The following excerpts are from light of the world. Pope benedicts new book light of the world selling fast. Light of the world by pope benedict, 9781860827099, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The pope on condom use, and excerpts from the chapters popes do not fall from the sky, time for.
Vatican confirms shift on condoms as aids prevention the. Amazon lists pope benedict xvi as a coauthor of the book, so it seems pope benedict has nominated himself as or at least to be seen as the light of the world. I thought the range of questions asked by peter seewald covered the necessary and relevant topics, plus a few in there for fun about clothes and movies. Peters square during the wednesday general audience on dec.
Were living at a far more equal, peaceful, and prosperous time than the pontiff acknowledges. The pope, the church, and the signs of the times a conversation with peter seewald. Read more about them and see some of their other books below. Dec 11, 2010 much is being made of peter seewalds brilliant interview of pope benedict xvi, light of the world. Vatican official introduces popes new book, light of the. Pope benedicts landmark acknowledgement that the use of condoms is sometimes morally justifiable to stop aids is valid not only for gay male prostitutes but for heterosexuals and transsexsuals too. On the abuse scandal yes, it is a great crisis, we have to say that. Official fan page of light of the world written by peter seewald.
Compared to much of pope benedict xvis joseph ratzinger much more scholarly works, this was a personal encounter with him. Benedict xvis book, light of the world, received headlines all over the world when it was reported that the book justifies condom use. Nov 21, 2010 light of the world is the title of the book which is being published that collects the conversation with german journalist and writer peter seewald. It has been called prophetic by dale ahlquist, joseph pearce, pope benedict xvi and pope francis. Adrian j walker popes do not usually grant booklength interviews to journalists. Read light of the world by peter seewald pope benedict xvi available from rakuten kobo. Jan 01, 2010 light of the world was a surprisingly easy read. He resigned, leaving the world with two living popes for the first time since 1415. Nov 21, 2010 here are some quotes from the english translation of pope benedicts new book, light of the world. Jay richards blogs at the american enterprise institute. That this teacher is also a pastor, and a thoroughgoing christian disciple who believes that friendship with jesus is the key to human happiness, suggests that, like his predecessor, benedict xvi is.
Light of the world quotes by benedict xvi goodreads. Jan 05, 2011 as part of my holiday reading, ive been working my way through the delightful new book on pope benedict xvi, light of the world. Nov 23, 2010 some quotes from the book, light of the world ignatius press, were published ahead of the release date, prompting media opinions and a statement of clarification by father federico lombardi, director of the vatican press office. The catholic church teaches that a heretic cannot be validly elected pope, since a heretic is not a member of the catholic church. Jul 16, 2012 this is the summary of light of the world by pope benedict xvi peter seewald. Following the publication of the interviewbook light of the world by benedict xvi, a number of erroneous interpretations have emerged which have caused confusion concerning the position of the catholic church regarding certain questions of sexual morality. Peters basilica, at the vatican, on april 12, 2020. What emerges from these pages overall is, in fact, the vision of a church called to be light of the world, a sign of unity for the whole human race. To be fair, benedict did wonder, at least momentarily, whether it is right to allow oneself to be regarded as a star before unilaterally declaring himself to be the light of the. United states conference of catholic bishops catholic communication campaign chronicles the papacy of john paul ii, including numerous photographs, a chronology of important events. The pope, the church, and the signs of the times 2010. The pope, the church, and the sign of the times, has so far made headlines for the popes cautious opening to the use of condoms to stop aids. The book is the result of a sixhour interview with the pope by journalist peter seewald.
This new book on the light of christ will be something everyone reading this article will want to read. Our lord jesus christ calls every believer to be a shining example of virtue, integrity and holiness. Although its divided into topical chapters, the chapters consist of questions from seewald and answers from the pope. At easter blessing, pope francis addresses the world.
The recent splash of news about this book is rather interesting and pathetic at the same time. Book, light of the world, ref pope benedict xvi page 2. Sep 01, 2010 this new book on the light of christ will be something everyone reading this article will want to read. Never has a pope, in a booklength interview, dealt so directly with such wideranging and controversial issues as pope benedict xvi does here. Here are some quotes from the english translation of pope benedicts new book, light of the world. Light of the world is the title of the book which is being published that collects the conversation with german journalist and writer peter seewald. Blurb on pope francis new book criticizes benedict news. Never has a pope, in a booklength interview, dealt so directly with such wide ranging and controversial issues as pope benedict xvi does in light of the world. Full text of papal document you are the light of the world. That is the benedict xvi whom the reader will meet in light of the world. Light of the world the pope, the church and the sign of the times by peter seewald hardcover, 239 pp never has a pope, in a booklength interview.
In light, the first book length interview conducted with a sitting pope, pope benedict xvi comments on a variety of issues relating to the church. Taken from a recent weeklong series of interviews, this book tackles headon some of the greatest issues facing the world of our time. Lord of the world is a 1907 dystopian science fiction novel by monsignor robert hugh benson that centers upon the reign of the antichrist and the end of the world. Janet smith explains how the holy fathers statements about the use of the condom are to be understood. And never before has a pope given as indepth and extensive interview as this one, answering so many direct questions on so many. Extracts in which the 83yearold german pope broke a catholic church taboo and said condoms were acceptable in some cases have whetted the public appetite for light of. Greeting from the vatican angelo cardinal sodano foreword. Light of the world the pope, the church and the sign of the times by peter seewald hardcover, 239 pp. To the charge that it is madness to forbid a highrisk. Nov 29, 2010 in light, the first book length interview conducted with a sitting pope, pope benedict xvi comments on a variety of issues relating to the church and the world at large, including the subject of. Pope benedict xvi poses with his new book light of the world. Nov 21, 2010 a booklength interview with benedict xvi, due to be released on tuesday, is already causing controversy in the public spotlight due to the popes comments on the use of condoms. Pope condones condom use in exceptional cases book bbc news. Peter seewald and pope benedict xvi light of the world.
The president of the pontifical council for promoting new evangelisation went on to explain that this book was not written by benedict xvi, yet it brings together his ideas, concerns and. The pope, the church, and the signs of the times is a gem. Since the passage in question is somewhat long, and countless people have dishonestly endeavored explain it away, we direct you to the two videos we did on the topic. What the pope sees, and what he discusses with frankness, clarity, and compassion in this stimulating conversation with peter seewald, is a world that to borrow from lutheran theologian robert jenson has lost its story. Federico lombardi announced at noon on tuesday, august 31, 2010 that pope benedict xvi had spent an entire week at castel gandolfo having conversations with peter seewald which would form the framework for a new book observers of this pope were not surprised.
This is the summary of light of the world by pope benedict xvi peter seewald. Official fan page of light of the world written by peter seewald and pope emeritus benedict xvi. The pope, the church and the signs of the times, peter seewalds booklength interview with pope benedict xvi. Apostolic letter issued motu proprio by the supreme pontiff francis vos estis lux mundi you are the light of the world. Adrian j walker popes do not usually grant book length interviews to journalists. Pope benedict xvi marked the feast of the presentation of the lord with vespers and explained that the presentation of jesus in the temple reveals christ as the light of the world. Light of the world by peter seewald and pope benedict xvi. The churchs choice of cardinal jorge bergoglio of argentina, who would become pope francis, left even more unanswered questions. The pope, the church, and the sign of the times at the vatican pope benedict xvi poses with his new book light of the world. Pope says in book he would resign if incapacitated reuters. Never has a pope, in a book length interview, dealt so directly with such wideranging and controversial issues as pope benedict xvi does in light of the world. Ratzinger, who is now benedict xvi, is a noncatholic. In it, the author shares a summary of conversations he had with pope benedict xvi on a wide range of issues the abuse scandal, monogamous marriage, sexual morality, celibacy, ordination of women, politicians hijacking religion for political purpose, priestly ordination, social responsibility. The pope, the church, and the sign of the times, has so far made headlines for the popes cautious.
Pope condones condom use in exceptional cases book. Nov 24, 2010 in the book, light of the world, which was released on tuesday, benedict said that condoms were not a real or moral solution, but that in some cases they could be used as a first. The pope and young club is one of north americas leading bowhunting and conservation organizations. By the supreme pontiff francis vos estis lux mundi you are the light of the world. Light of the world is based on 20 hours of interviews with german journalist peter seewald, the author, and explores the pontiffs views on sexuality, abuse, islam and female ordination, among. As part of my holiday reading, ive been working my way through the delightful new book on pope benedict xvi, light of the world. Nov 23, 2010 light of the world, a new book in which pope benedict xvi is interviewed by german journalist peter seewald, was released today, with a vatican press conference introducing the book to the media. The book, in question and answer format with the german catholic journalist peter seewald, is due to be published on tuesday in several languages. Taken from a weeklong series of interviews with veteran journalist peter seewald, this historymaking book tackles headon some of the greatest issues facing the world of our time. The thought of the pope has been repeatedly manipulated for ends and interests which are entirely foreign to.
Antonio spadaro takes a swipe at pope benedict in describing the current pope as a. The pope, the church and the signs of the times, peter seewalds booklength interview. Popebook rtxuyq5 pope benedict xvi poses with his new book light of the world. The pope, the church and the signs of the times is based on a series of interview the pope gave the german catholic journalist, peter seewald, earlier this year. All of us, in fact, are called to give concrete witness of faith in christ in our lives and, in particular, in our relationship with others. Light of the world, a new book in which pope benedict xvi is interviewed by german journalist peter seewald, was released today, with a vatican press conference introducing the book to the media. Light of the world the pope, the church and the signs of. Light of the world is a book length interview of pope benedict xvi by veteran journalist peter seewald. Never has a pope, in a booklength interview, dealt so directly with such wideranging and controversial issues as pope benedict xvi does in light of the world. In light of the world journalist peter seewald continues a discussion with pope benedict xvi he began over 25 years ago in salt of the earth, when cardinal joseph ratzinger was prefect for the. Some quotes from the book, light of the world ignatius press, were published ahead of the release date, prompting media opinions and a statement of clarification by father federico lombardi, director of the vatican press office. Never has a pope, in a booklength interview, dealt so directly with such wide ranging and controversial issues as pope benedict xvi does in.
In the book, light of the world, which was released on tuesday, benedict said that condoms were not a real or moral solution, but that in. With the publication this week of light of the world, a booklength interview given by pope benedict xvi to journalist peter seewald, one of the holy fathers comments has been making news all over the world. Taken from a weeklong series of interviews with veteran journalist peter seewald, this historymaking book tackles headon some of the. The new work, published in italian by the libreria editrice vaticana, released simultaneously in other languages on 23 november and is subtitled the pope, the church and the signs of the times. Taken from a recent weeklong series of interviews pope benedict. Benedict xvi, condoms, and the light of the world zenit. A christian must give light to the world, urges pope.
A christian must give light to the world, urges pope pope francis greets pilgrims in st. With the publication this week of light of the world, a book length interview given by pope benedict xvi to journalist peter seewald, one of the holy fathers comments has been making news all over the world. Pope francis, small figure in all white at center left, delivers his blessing during easter sunday mass inside an empty st. The end of the world is upon us, as the popes 2020 plan to tackle climate change is straight out the book of revelations, according to the outrageous claims of a biblical preacher online. Peter seewald is a veteran german journalist who has done two other internationally bestselling book length interviews with joseph ratzinger now benedict xvi. Francis, benedict, and the decision that shook the. The pope, the church and the signs of the times is based on a series of interview the pope gave the german catholic journalist, peter seewald, earlier. Vatican city, september 6, 2018 lifesitenews a blurb on a new book by pope francis and close advisor fr.