Pope Benedict XVI

by Barbara Sheen

Overview

Pope Benedict XVI served as leader of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. Before assuming leadership positions in the church, Pope Benedict had a long academic career as a theologian. When he resigned from the papacy, citing advanced age, he became the first pope to do so without external pressure since 1294. This compelling book offers a complete biography of Pope Benedict XVI. Chapters include a discussion of his relationship with ​the ​church and family​,​ and ​his ​history as a priest and scholar.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781420500936
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/21/2008
Series:	People in the News Series
Pages:	104
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 - 16 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: Pope Benedict XVI "Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news."—VOYA October 2007

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