Author(s): Pope Benedict XVI

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For the first time, the 10 great speeches of Benedict XVI's pontificate are collected. From the first homily delivered as soon as he became pope to the last public hearing, these speeches reveal the depth of his theological reflection in simple language that has nourished the faith of millions.

Since Pope Benedict XVI died he has had a remarkably good press. Indeed many have argued that there is a natural evolution between Pope Benedict's mission and that of his successor Pope Francis. Dubbed and dismissed by many as an 'unrepentant traditionalist', in these speeches we see a man of profound intelligence and wisdom. It is thus important to read these texts carefully and with measure, not the garbled versions dreamt up by the Press. With this in mind, Benedict will be seen as an inspiring thinker who has a lot to teach us, both now and into the future. Included here are his speech upon visiting Auschwitz, his address to the House of Commons and House of Lords, his address to the German Bundestag in Berlin, his address to the United Nations, his Regensburg Address, and his speech given upon the announcement of his resignation.