Vatican releases Pope Benedict's first book, 'God's Revolution'

Published: 2005-10-11

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican joined with other publishers in an 18-nation release of Pope Benedict XVI's first book as pope -- a collection of his speeches from August events in Cologne, Germany. In his newest book, titled "God's Revolution," the pope "outlines the project for his pontificate," according to a press release by the Italian publishers, San Paolo. The Italian edition hit bookstores in Italy Oct. 11, while the English edition published by Ignatius Press was expected to be ready for release in the United States and Canada by the end of October. The 129-page volume "deals with the questions of Christian faith and the destiny of humanity, of the state of Israel, Islam, the legacy and the future of the church and society," said the press release. But instead of any new pronouncements, the book is a collection of talks the pope gave during the Aug. 18-21 events in Cologne, including World Youth Day and meetings with representatives of Germany's Jewish and Muslim communities. The texts include the pope's complete remarks, not just his original written addresses.

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