New book offers inside look at April 2005 papal transition

Published: 2005-12-08

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Sheed & Ward has published a new book offering an inside look at the papal transition from Pope John Paul II to Pope Benedict XVI. "From Pope John Paul II to Benedict XVI: An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the Beginning of a New One and the Future of the Church," available in bookstores and online, is made up of news stories and graphics produced by the Washington-based Catholic News Service and photographs by Nancy Wiechec, CNS visual media manager. Describing the book as a "critical resource," a review in Publishers Weekly said it "imparts a rare glimpse into the transition of papal authority to Benedict XVI after the death of John Paul II." The book also includes commentary on the papal conclave experience from seven of the 115 electors who participated and graphics that put the election in perspective. The 212-page volume, listed at $21.95, was edited by Mercy Sister Mary Ann Walsh, deputy director for media relations in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Department of Communications.

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