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Benedict XVI; the man who was Ratzinger.


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Benedict XVI Benedict XVI, 1927–, pope (2005–) and Roman Catholic theologian, a German (b. Marktl am Inn, Bavaria) named Josef (or Joseph) Alois Ratzinger; successor of John Paul II. He entered the seminary in 1939, but his training was interrupted by World War II. ; the man who was Ratzinger.

Rose, Michael S.

Spence Publishing Company

2005

182 pages

$22.95

Hardcover

BX1378

Though many observers predicted that the new Pope would follow closely in John Paul The name John Paul might refer to: Full name
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 II's footsteps, Rose, author of Goodbye, Good Men, predicts some critical departures. He examines issues facing the Church, such as the safety of Christians in non-Christian countries, explains Benedict XVI's positions on birth control and homosexuality, and asserts that his papacy promises "a new Counterreformation coun·ter·ref·or·ma·tion  
n.
A reformation intended to counter the consequences of a previous reformation.

Noun 1. counterreformation - a reformation intended to counter the results of a prior reformation
, purifying pu·ri·fy  
v. pu·ri·fied, pu·ri·fy·ing, pu·ri·fies

v.tr.
1. To rid of impurities; cleanse.

2. To rid of foreign or objectionable elements.

3.
 and reorienting the Catholic Church." An appendix lists works by Joseph Ratzinger which are available in English.

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