Rise of Benedict XVI
On 19 April 2005 at 5.50pm, white smoke poured from the Vatican chimney. Joseph Ratzinger had become one of the most important figures on earth. How and why was Pope Benedict XVI elected? And what will his impact be on the Catholic faith and the world?
Vatican correspondent John L. Allen draws on his unparalleled knowledge to give the full inside story of the Church''s new leadership. In this in-de...
On 19 April 2005 at 5.50pm, white smoke poured from the Vatican chimney. Joseph Ratzinger had become one of the most important figures on earth. How and why was Pope Benedict XVI elected? And what will his impact be on the Catholic faith and the world?
Vatican correspondent John L. Allen draws on his unparalleled knowledge to give the full inside story of the Church''s new leadership. In this in-de...
