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The EditorsFebruary 11, 2013

In light of Pope Benedict XVI's announcement to resign his office, we offer a selection of America articles on his pontificate:

Pope Benedict XVI: Peacemaker

Benedict in America

David Gibson talks about the pope's visit to the United States

Benedict XVI and the Synod of Bishops

The Ordinary Way of Benedict

The Economy of Grace: Pope Benedict's Social Theology

Benedict: What's in a Name?

The Editors on Benedict's election as pope

BENEDICT'S BOOKS

Jesus of Nazareth, reviewed by Gerald O'Collins, S.J.

Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week, reviewed by Daniel J. Harrington, S.J.

Excerpts from Light of the Word, with Peter Seewald

Benedict XVI: An Introduction to His Theological Vision

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