U.S. bishops launch new website for book about Pope Benedict


Washington D.C., Dec 3, 2010 (CNA)

An extensive new website dedicated to a book on Pope Benedict XVI’s papacy launched on December 1 under the sponsorship of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The bishops’ conference published the book “Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy”.

The new website provides a tour of the new book with a photo gallery and excerpts from its essays and personal reflections.

It provides video clips from contributors Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York.

The book includes more than 100 full-color photographs showing Pope Benedict in formal public appearances, in meetings with leaders and lay Catholics, and in quiet moments of personal study or contemplation.

The site is located at http://www.popebenedictbook.com/