Benedikt XVI. - Poslední rozhovory s Peterem Seewaldem – Seewald Peter (2017)

For the first time in the history of Christianity, the Pope reflects on his tenure in office. In interviews conducted by Pope Benedict XVI with journalist Peter Seewald shortly before his resignation and shortly thereafter, readers are given the opportunity to look back on his papacy alongside the Pope. Never before has Benedict XVI spoken so openly about the background of his surprising resignation. He addresses the renewal of faith as a major theme of his papacy, as well as its problematic points, such as the relationship with Jews and Muslims, the Vatileaks affair, or the issue with the Society of Saint Pius X. And never before has Benedict XVI spoken so candidly about his approach to faith, the current challenges for Christianity, and the future of the Church. The personal character of the book is underscored by his memories of family, important companions and colleagues, and significant life events. Following the interview books Salt of the Earth, God and the World, and Light of the World, all with Peter Seewald, Last Conversations becomes a true legacy of a prominent Pope of this century and one of the most significant thinkers and theologians of our time. Benedict XVI, born in 1927 as Joseph Ratzinger, was a professor of theology, the Archbishop of Munich and Freising (1977–1982), and the Prefect of the Congregation...