• Spe Salvi ["Saved in Hope"]
• Sacramentum Caritatis
• The Regensburg Address
• Holy Week 2007
• First Anniversary of Benedict XVI's Pontificate
• Deus Caritas Est ["God is Love"]
• World Youth Day 2005
• Selected Addresses
• Selected Writings
• Interviews
• Special Compilations
• Pope Benedict [Blog] Roundups
• Articles & Commentary about Pope Benedict XVI

• Spe Salvi: "Saved in Hope" Given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, on 30 November, the Feast of Saint Andrew the Apostle, in the year 2007.

Commentary

• Christ Our Hope: A Parish Study Guide To Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclical Letter, On Christian Hope (Spe salvi) prepared for the Archdiocese of Washington by Jem Sullivan, Ph.D., professor in the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies, Washington, D.C.
• Spe Salvi and Liberation Theology, by Teresa Polk. Blog By The Sea January 13, 2008.
• Commentary on Spe Salvi by Abbot Joseph of the Holy Transfiguration Monastery (aka Mt Tabor Monastery), Byzantine-rite Ukranian Catholic. Word Incarnate December 21, 2007.
• 10 Points on Prayer and Contemplation in Spe Salvi, by Teresa Polk. Blog By The Sea December 20, 2007.
• Pope Benedict and the Defense of Reason Claremont Review of Books December 13, 2007. Interview with Fr. James V. Schall (in part on Spe Salvi and the Regensburg address).
• The Pope’s Anti-Political Politics, by Dr. Samuel Gregg. The Acton Institute. December 12, 2007.
• Hope: An Encounter with Love, by Legionary of Christ Father Juan Pablo Ledesma, dean of theology at the Regina Apostolorum university. Zenit News Service. December 7, 2007.
• On Christian Hope by Charles J. Chaput, archbishop of Denver. First Things December 5, 2007.
• Encyclical Seen As Tackling "Urgent Need" Zenit interview with Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi of the Vatican Press Office. December 2, 2007.
• The Encyclical on Hope: On the "De-immanentizing" of the Christian Eschaton, by Fr. James V. Schall. Ignatius Insight December 2007.
• Spe Salvi a 'Greatest Hits' collection of core Ratzinger ideas, by John Allen, Jr. National Catholic Reporter November 30, 2007.

• Sacramentum Caritatis: Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission February 22, 2007.

Commentary

• Sacramentum Caritatis: Post Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the Eucharist as the Source and Summit of the Church's Life and Mission February 22, 2007.
• A Look at "Sacramentum Caritatis" (Interview With Cardinal Angelo Scola) Zenit News. March 15, 2007.
• The Exhortations of "Sacramentum Caritatis" (Interview With Archbishop Nicola Eterovic) March 16, 2007.
• "Sacramentum Caritatis" a New Step, Aide Says March 18, 2007.
• "Sacramentum Caritatis" and Liturgical Beauty - Interview with Father McNamara, a professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university in Rome. March 19, 2007.
• The Key to "Sacramentum Caritatis" - Interview with Father Nicola Bux, author of Il Signore dei Misteri: Eucaristia e Relativismo [The Lord of the Mysteries: Eucharist and Relativism].

• "Faith, Reason and the University: Memories and Reflections University of Regensburg. 12 September 2006.

Blog Coverage

• Pope Benedict XVI on "Faith, Reason and the University" - Regensburg, 2006 The Benedict Blog Sept. 16, 2006.
• The Controversy over Pope Benedict's Remarks on Islam The Benedict Blog Sept. 16, 2006.
• Pope Benedict's Regensburg Address and the Muslim Reaction (Part II) The Benedict Blog Sept. 19, 2006.
• Pope Benedict and "Regensburg Rage" - The Islamic Reaction (Pt. III) The Benedict Blog Sept. 23, 2006.

Commentary on the Address

• Much Ado About Something: The Unaccepted Invitation of Regensburg, by Joseph K. Grieboski. Liberty Magazine March/April 2007.
• Church-Islam dialogue: the path starts from Regensburg's Pope, by Samir Khalil Samir, SJ. AsiaNews.it. January 16, 2007
• Scholar Notes Positive Response to Regensburg Speech - Zenit News Service. January 30, 2007.
• The Regensburg Lecture: Thinking Rightly About God and Man, by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J. Ignatius Insight September 15, 2006.
• Ratzinger and Regensburg: On What Is a University?, by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J. Ignatius Insight September 18, 2006.
• Socrates or Muhammad?: Joseph Ratzinger on the destiny of reason, by Lee Harris. Weekly Standard Volume 012, Issue 03.
• The Regensburg Moment, by Fr. Richard J. Neuhaus' "The Public Square" (First Things 167. November 2006).

Islamic Responses

• The Church and Islam: A Sprig of Dialogue Has Sprouted in Regensburg, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa. Oct. 30, 2006.
• The Regensburg Effect: The Open Letter from 38 Muslims to the Pope, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa. Oct. 18, 2006.
• Two Muslim Scholars Comment on the Papal Lecture in Regensburg, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa. Oct. 04, 2007.
• Open Letter to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI - 38 leading Muslims & scholars. Islamica Magazine. Oct. 12, 2006.
• A Muslim Response to The Pope: For They Know Exactly What They Do, by Imam Zaid Shakir. Oct. 2, 2006.
• A Muslim’s Commentary on Benedict XVI’s “Faith, Reason and the University: Memories and Reflections” by Aref Ali Nayed.
• Benedict XVI and Islam: the first year, by Abdal Hakim Murad.

• Holy Week 2007 - A collection of homilies and images from the Vatican's website.
• Celebration of Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord April 1, 2007.
• Holy Mass on the Second Anniversary of the Death of the Servant of God, The Supreme Pontiff John Paul II. April 2, 2007.
• Mass of the Lord's Supper Holy Thursday. April 2, 2007.
• Via Crucis: Way of the Cross at the Colloseum Good Friday, 6 April 2007. Meditations composed by Msgr. Gianfranco Ravasi.
• Easter Vigil - Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI April 7, 2007.
• Urbi Et Orbi - Message of His Holiness Benedict XVI. Easter Sunday April 8, 2007.

• "Alone I Could Not Carry Out This Task" Vatican translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at the Wednesday general audience on April 19, the first anniversary of his pontificate. April 27, 2006.
• Benedict XVI, One Year Later: What’s New, by Sandro Magister. L'Espresso April 18, 2006. The Pope's First Year: How He Simplified His Role, by Jeff Israely. Time Magazine. "100 People Who Shape Our World" April 2006.
• Photo Essay: The Pope's First Year - Time Magazine April 2006.
• "Benedict XVI's Greatest Strength" Bishop Luigi Negri. Zenit News. May 7, 2006.
• "Benedict XVI and the Dignity of Women", Interview w. Salesian Sister Marcellina Farina of the Educational Sciences Auxilium. Zenit News. April 25, 2006.
• "Benedict XVI's Analytical-Rational Style", Interview with journalist Marco Tosatti of the Italian newspaper La Stampa. Zenit News. April 24, 2006.
• Assessing Benedict XVI's First Year Interview with Andrea Tornielli, Vatican-watcher for Il Giornale. Zenit News. April 16, 2006.
• Assessing the first year of Pope Benedict XVI - a helpful "cheat sheet" from ReligionLink.org, with an overview of the major events and issues in B16's first year, a list of the books on Benedict XVI published during his first year, and a contact list of Catholic spokespeople.
• "The Last 12 Months of Benedict XVI", by John Allen, Jr. "Word from Rome" National Catholic Reporter March 31, 2006.

By Pope Benedict XVI

• Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est Given in Rome, at Saint Peter's, on 25 December, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord, in the year 2005, the first of Benedict XVI's Pontificate.
• "I Wished to Show the Humanity of Faith" address Benedict XVI gave to participants in a meeting organized by the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum" on the theme "But the Greatest of These Is Love" (1 Corinthians 13:13). January 23, 2006.
• Benedict XVI on His First Encyclical At the end of January 18th, 2006' general audience, Benedict XVI announced the publication of his first encyclical, which is entitled "Deus Caritas Est" (God Is Love).

Commentary and Reaction

• Charity and Justice in the Relations among People and Nations: The Encyclical Deus Caritas Est of Pope Benedict XVI, by J. Augustine Di Noia, O.P. Undersecretary, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Address to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences / XIII Plenary Session 27 April 2007.
• “Why Love Matters: Understanding Pope Benedict XVI’s First Encyclical, Deus Caritas Est”, by Dr. Samuel Gregg (The Acton Institute). August 22, 2006.
• Viewing Love via Benedict XVI: Series of Reflections on "Deus Caritas Est" Zenit.org. June 17, 2006.
• Benedict Contra Nietzsche: A Reflection on Deus Caritas Est, by Benjamin D. Wiker. Crisis May 9, 2006.
• Benedict's Deus Caritas Est - God is Love: The Way of Love in the Church's Mission to the World, by David Schindler, Dean and Gagnon Professor of Fundamental Theology, Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at The Catholic University of America. Houston Catholic Worker, Vol. XXVI, No. 3, May-June 2006.
• Tocqueville's Influence on "Deus Caritas Est" April 3, 2006. Interview with Dr. Samuel Gregg (The Acton Institute). April 3, 2006.
  
• Giving to God, Giving to Caesar: Encyclical Explains Church-State Relationship. Zenit News Service. Feb. 11, 2006.
  
• Pope Benedict XVI - Deus Caritas Est - Reactions & Commentary Against The Grain January 30, 2006. [A compilation of reactions to the encyclical, primarily by Catholic bloggers and commentators].
• "Deus Caritas Est" and C.S. Lewis' "Four Loves". Interview with Andrea Monda. Zenit News Service. March 6, 2006.
• Philosophy Behind "Deus Caritas Est" - Interview with Monsignor Robert Sokolowski, philosophy professor at Catholic University of America. Zenit News Service. February 15, 2006.
• When Charity Isn't Christian - Interview with Jutta Burggraf, a professor at the University of Navarre. Zenit News Service. February 9, 2006.
• God's eros is agape, commentary by Fr. James V. Schall. Ignatius Insight
• First Musings on Benedict XVI's First Encyclical by Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Ignatius Insight
• "Deus Caritas Est," Social Encyclical Interview with Stefano Fontana, director of the Cardinal Van Thuân International Observatory on the Social Doctrine of the Church. Zenit News Service. January 30, 2006.
• "God Is Love": in Benedict XVI and in Art Interview with Sister Maria Gloria Riva, a contemplative religious of the Perpetual Adorers of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Zenit News Service. January 27, 2006.
• Benedict XVI's Surprising Encyclical Interview with Legionary of Christ Father Thomas D. Williams, a dean at Rome's Regina Apostolorum university. Zenit News Service. January 25, 2006.
• The Humanity of Faith, by Massimo Camisasca. Traces January 2, 2006. [Commmunion & Liberation].

• Farewell ceremony at the International Airport of Cologne/Bonn, August 21, 2005.
• Meeting with German Bishops in the Piussaal (Pius Hall) of the Seminary of Cologne, August 21, 2005.
• Vigil with youth at Marienfeld area August 20, 2005.
• Meeting with representatives of Muslim Communities, at the Archbishopric of Cologne August 20, 2005.
• Ecumenical meeting at the Archbishopric of Cologne August 19, 2005.
• Meeting with seminarians at the Church of St Pantaleon in Cologne August 19, 2005.
• Visit to the Synagogue of Cologne August 19, 2005.
• Visit to the Cathedral of Cologne August 18, 2005.
• [Address to Youth] Papal Welcoming Ceremony on the Poller Rheinwiesen bank in Cologne August 18, 2005.
• Welcome ceremony at the International Airport of Cologne/Bonn August 18, 2005.

Coverage of World Youth Day by John Allen Jr., National Catholic Reporter

• Report #1: Picking up where John Paul II left off. Posted Aug. 18, 2:35 p.m.
• Correspondent's Notebook #1: Who attends World Youth Day?; Benedict arrives; Condolences to Taizé; WYD trivia and Americans in Cologne; Visa problems; Security issues; Comic relief. Posted Aug. 18, 2:35 p.m.
• Report #2: Benedict acknowledges progress, challenges in Catholic-Jewish relations; Also meets with Catholic seminarians, German Protestants. Posted Aug. 19, 12:19 p.m.
• Correspondent's Notebook #2: >The pope at the synagogue; Assessing Benedict so far; The Magi pilgrims; On the papal plane; Some snags in logistics. Posted Aug. 19, 12:19 p.m.
• Report #3: Benedict uses meeting with Muslims to condemn terrorism. Posted Aug. 20, 12:54 p.m. Updated at 4:56 p.m.
• Correspondent's Notebook #3: Cardinal Pell sums up youth day message; Aussies prepare for 2008; Sant'Egidio community in Cologne; Contemplating WYD without a pope; Synagogue visit reaction. Posted Aug. 20, 12:54 p.m.

• "A New Humanism for Europe. The Role of the Universities" address Benedict XVI gave to participants of the European Meeting of University Professors, gathered in Paul VI Hall in Rome. June 24, 2007.
• "Alone I Could Not Carry Out This Task" translation of the address Benedict XVI gave at the Wednesday general audience on April 19, the first anniversary of his pontificate. April 27, 2006.
• "The Catholic Church Is Close to You and Is Your Friend" Benedict XVI's Address to Chief Rabbi of Rome. January 16, 2006.
• Pope's Homily on Day of Baptisms in Sistine Chapel translation of the homily Benedict XVI delivered without notes on Jan. 8, 2006 - feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the day he baptized 10 infants in the Sistine Chapel.
  
• "Courage and Trust in God and Man Is Necessary" Pope's Homily on January 1, World Day of Peace.
• Pope's Message for 40th Anniversary of Nostra Aetate, message to Cardinal Walter Kasper, President of the Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews. October 28, 2005.
• "We Must Start Again From the Eucharist" homily Benedict XVI delivered in Italian, Polish, Ukrainian and Spanish during the Mass that closed the Synod on the Eucharist and the Year of the Eucharist. October 23, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Catechetical Dialogue With Children addressed Saturday afternoon to children who were receiving their First Communion this year.
• "The Lord Is Close to Each One of Us" translation of Benedict XVI's spontaneous meditation on Monday morning at the Synod of Bishops, after the reading of the Third Hour of the Liturgy of the Hours, taken from the Second Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians (13:11). Oct. 4, 2005.
• Papal Homily at Opening of Synod Oct. 2, 2005.
• "Live in Complete Conformity With the Gospel" letter sent to participants in the plenary assembly of the Vatican Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, held Sept. 26-27, 2005.
• On the Eucharist and Love: "Source of the Spiritual Energy That Renews Our Life" Angelus. Sept. 25, 2005.
• Pope's Address to Chief Rabbis of Jerusalem delivered to Sephardic Chief Rabbi Shlomo Moshe Amar and Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger, both of Jerusalem, in audience in the papal summer residence. Sept. 16, 2005.
• "To Achieve the Full Communion of Christians Must Be an Objective for All" message to the inter-Christian symposium on "The Eucharist in the Eastern and Western Tradition with Particular Reference to Ecumenical Dialogue", organized by the Institute of Spirituality of the Pontifical University Antonianum of Rome and the Department of Theology of the Aristotle University of Thessalonica, Greece. September 5, 2005.
• "Central Character of the Sacrament of the Real Presence" On the Final Phase of Year of the Eucharist. September 4, 2005.
• "Wherever God Is Not in the First Place, Man's Dignity Is Endangered" address before praying the midday Angelus with the crowds gathered in the courtyard in the papal residence of Castel Gandolfo. August 28, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Homily on Feast of the Assumption celebrating Mass in the parish church of Castel Gandolfo, August 25, 2005.
• "Young People Relaunched … the Message of Hope" reflections on his first foreign apostolic trip to Germany, for World Youth Day. August 24, 2005.
• God "Loves Us Inasmuch as We Are Free" translation of Benedict XVI's message, sent by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Vatican secretary of state, to the Communion and Liberation movement's "Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples. August 20, 2005.
• "An Encouragement to Us Never to Lose Heart" translation of the address Benedict XVI gave Aug. 14 when he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the papal summer residence.
• "The Magi as Unique Models of People Seeking Christ" translation of the address Benedict XVI gave Aug. 7 when he prayed the midday Angelus with crowds gathered at the papal summer residence. August 7, 2005.
• Pope's Address to Diocesan Clergy of Aosta - spontaneous comments at a closed-door question and answer session on Monday, July 25, 2005, with 140 priests, religious and deacons of the Diocese of Val d'Aosta -- addressing the problem of "widespread religious indifference that exists in Western societies."
• On the Value of Vacation: "Days in Which More Time Can Be Dedicated to Prayer" Zenit. Address Benedict XVI before praying the midday Angelus with some 6,000 people gathered in the Alpine village of Les Combes, Italy. July 17, 2005.
• On St. Benedict of Norcia: "Prefer Nothing to the Love of Christ" translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered before praying the midday Angelus with some 40,000 tourists and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. July 10, 2005.
• "Catholicity and Unity Go Together", Homily for Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. June 29, 2005.
• Papal Address to Secretary-General of World Council of Churches Zenit. June 16, 2005.
• Benedict XVI on Anthropological Foundation of the Family Part 1; Part II delivered Monday in the Basilica of St. John Lateran, at the opening of the Ecclesial Congress of the Diocese of Rome. The theme of the congress was "Family and Christian Community: Formation of the Person and Transmission of the Faith." Zenit. June 9, 2005.
• "Jesus Goes Before Us to the Father" translation of the homily Benedict XVI delivered last Thursday during the Mass on the solemnity of Corpus Christ, held in the square of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Zenit. May 30, 2005.
• "The Sacrament of Unity" translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave today in Italian during the closing Mass of the 24th Italian National Eucharistic Congress, in the esplanade of Marisabella. Zenit. May 29, 2005.
• Trinity-Sunday Reflection on the Human Person "Image of God, Fulfilled In Love" translation of the address Benedict XVI gave today before praying the Angelus with the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square. Zenit. May 22, 2005.
• "We Christians Must Be Ready to Explain Our Faith" a translation of the spontaneous speech given by Benedict XVI to the clergy of Rome on May 13, in the Basilica of St. John Lateran, after hearing the priests' testimonies and questions. Zenit. May 20, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's 1st Homily From Cathedral of Rome Part 1 | Part II. A translation of the first part of the homily Benedict XVI delivered Saturday when taking possession of the cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran. Zenit. May 9/10, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Address to Bishops of Sri Lanka: "Renew Your Trust in Christ! Open Your Hearts to Him!" Address delivered on Saturday to the bishops of Sri Lanka, on the occasion of their five-yearly visit to the Holy See. Zenit. May 8, 2005.
• Papal Address to Representatives of Other Religions and Confessions April 26. 2005. Delivered Monday in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace, when meeting with representatives of other religions and Christian confessions who came to Rome for the Pope's inauguration.
• Benedict XVI's Homily at St. Paul Outside the Walls. Zenit. April 25, 2005. Homily delivered when visiting the sepulcher of the Apostle to the Gentiles in the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls.
• Benedict XVI's Inaugural Mass Homily. Zenit.org. April 24, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Message to Cardinals: "A Church That . . . Has No Fear of the Future". Zenit. April 20, 2005.
  
• Pope Benedict's XVI's 1st Public Greeting, a translation of his first greeting, which he gave from the balcony of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica. Zenit. April 19, 2005.

• "Jesus, at the Sight of the Crowds, Was Moved With Pity" Message for Lent 2006.

• "Question & Answer" with seminarians of Roman Major Seminary - February 17, 2007: Part I: "We Must Accept Our Frailty But Keep On Going"; Part II: "A Day Without the Eucharist Is Incomplete".
• Pope Benedict XVI’s interview with Bayerische Rundfunk (ARD), ZDF, Deutsche Welle and Vatican Radio RadioVaticana.Org. audio recording [RealAudio format]; Video.
• "Question & Answer" with priests of the diocese of Rome, on March 3, 2006.
• "Question & Answer" with children who had received first communion , in St. Peter’s Square on October 5, 2005.
• "Question & Answer" with priests of the diocese of Aosta, July 25, 2005.
• Interview with Polish State Television (TVT) interview granted by Benedict XVI to Polish State Television (TVP) for the occasion of the Day of the Pope [John Paul II], which has been celebrated in Poland on October 16 for the last five years. Transcript provided by the Vatican Information Service.

• benedictxvi.tv - video of Pope Benedict XVI (and before his election, as Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger). Compiled and/or personally edited by Richard Pavlov (Russia) - a tribute to the life of Pope Benedict XVI.
• Pope Benedict's Apostolic Journey to Poland (May 25-28, 2006) - Vatican website's collection of papal addresses and photo gallery.
• Pope Benedict XVI on Sacred Music. A collection of Pope Benedict's sayings on liturgical music, courtesy of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Auburn, Alabama.
• Benedict XVI's Top 15 "Words" Used during his first 100 Days a unique compilation of "some of the most striking 'words,' as Benedict XVI likes to call the formulation of his thoughts, articulated during the first 100 days of his pontificate." Zenit. July 27, 2005.

• "The Conscience of Our Age" - Interview with Father Twomey, retired professor of moral theology at the Pontifical University of St. Patrick's College, in Maynooth, and author of Pope Benedict XVI: The Conscience of Our Age.
• "Moving Away from Religion Toward Christianity" - Interview With John Kenney, an Augustinian Scholar, on Benedict's pontificate. Zenit News. June 19, 2007.
• Public Reason and the Truth of Christianity in the Teachings of Benedict XVI , by Bishop Giampaolo Crepaldi, secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the director of the Cardinal Van Thuân International Observatory. March 10, 2007.
• Benedict XVI on the Path to Peace (Part 1); Part II - interview with Paolo Carozza, law professor at the University of Notre Dame and a member of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. (Zenit News January 8, 2007).
• Benedict XVI and the newness of Christianity: Reflections of an Anglican, by John Milbank. Traces January 4, 2007.
• The Passion of the Pope, by David Van Biema & Jeff Israely. Time Nov. 19, 2006.
• Reconstruction of a Global Crisis: How the Pope Angered the Muslim World, by Alexander Smoltczyk in Rome. Der Spiegel Nov. 24, 2006.
• Intellectual Charity: On Benedict XVI and the Canadian Bishops, by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J. Ignatius Insight Oct. 2, 2006.
• "It seemed the end of the line. And instead . . ." - The Story of Joseph Ratzinger 1969-1977. 30 Giorni August 2006.
• The Pope Rewrites the Handbook of the Good Pastor, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa. Sept. 5, 2006.
• War "no good to anyone" - The words of a Pacifist Pope? Against The Grain [blog] August 19, 2006.
• At the Summit on the Middle East, Benedict XVI Preaches the Cross of Jesus, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa July 26, 2006.
• Benedict’s Priorities, by James Maldonado-Berry. Catholic Exchange July 22, 2006.
• 8 Keys to Reading Ratzinger's Work, by Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chieti-Vasto, a member of the International Theological Commission. Zenit News, June 25, 2006.
• The Church and the Secular Establishment: A Philosophical Dialog between Joseph Ratzinger and Jürgen Habermas, by Virgil Nemoianu. [.pdf format] LOGOS: Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture Vol 9:2 Spring 2006.
• Pope or Heretic? An Evaluation of Benedict XVI, by Jacob Michael of LumenGentleman Apologetics. June 2006.
• Pope Benedict XVI, Auschwitz, and the Nature of Anti-Semitism Against The Grain [blog] May 30, 2006.
• America: Benedict the abbot? – Pope’s focus on community, freedom in Christ By Christopher Ruddy. America Vol. 194 No. 19. May 29, 2006.
• Even the Pope has Rights: The Vatican and Copyright Privileges, by Philip F. Lawler. Ignatius Insight May 2006.
• Meekness and courage of the Pope in Poland: Benedict XVI in the land of Karol Wojtyla, by Marco Tosatti. 30 Giorni [30 Days] May 2006.
• The Story of Joseph Ratzinger: "The difficult years", by Gianni Valente (in collaboration with Pierluca Azzaro). 30 Giorni [30 Days] May 2006.
• Pope Benedict XVI on 'Church & State'. Against The Grain [blog] April 28, 2006. (Compilation and commentary on Benedict XVI's thought on the subject).
  
• Benedict XVI and Islam, by Samir Khalil Samir, SJ. AsiaNews.it April 26, 2006.
• Benedict XVI, One Year Later: What’s New, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa April 18, 2006.
• Pope Benedict XVI, Mozart and the Quest of Beauty, AD2000 Vol 19 No 3 (April 2006).
• "Tradition and freedom: the lectures of the young Joseph", by Gianni Valente. 30 Giorni [30 Days] March 2006, on "the first years of Professor Ratzinger’s teaching in Bonn and Münster, as remembered by his students".
• The Politician and the Pope, by Pranay Gupte. The New York Sun February 8, 2006.
• "On Reading the Pope": Part I, by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J. Ignatius Insight January 19, 2006.
  "On Reading the Pope": Part II - Ignatius Insight January 20, 2006.
• Freedom Without Roots: The predicament of Western liberalism and the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI. A discussion on the occasion of the publication in the U.S. of Without Roots, by Joseph Ratzinger and Marcello Pera.
  - Speech by Marcello Pera, President of the Italian Senate, co-author of Without Roots.
  - Speech by David Schindler - Dean of John Paul II Institute and Editor in Chief, Communio.
• From Ratzinger to Benedict. First Things 160 (February 2006): 24-29.
• Redeeming Culture: Pope Benedict on the Liturgy, by John Haass. Saint Austin Review Nov/Dec 2005.
• Pope Benedict XVI: The Mind of the Man, Fr. Joseph Fessio reflects on his teacher (interview with Sandy Lender). Saint Austin Review Nov/Dec. 2005.
• Benedict XVI and the ‘True Time’ of Vatican II, by Randy Boyagoda. Crisis November 8, 2005.
• Ratzinger’s Revolution Passes with Flying Colors, by Sandro Magister L'Espresso. Oct. 20, 2005.
• The Monk under the Mitre, by Austen Ivereigh. Godspy.com. [Reprint from The Catholic Herald] Sept. 9, 2005.
• Benedict XVI and Catholic-Muslim Relations interview with Fr. Daniel Madigan, consultor for relations with Muslims of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue. Zenit. Sept. 16, 2005.
• The Monk under the Mitre, by Austen Ivereigh. Godspy.com. [Reprint from The Catholic Herald] Sept. 9, 2005.
• Morality, Economics and the Market in the Thought of Benedict XVI, by Samuel Gregg. Economic Affairs, (2005-09-01) [.pdf format]
• Felix Colonia: More on the Epiphany of the Catechist Pope, by Pietro De Marco. L’Espresso. August. 26, 2005.
• After Cologne: The Remarkable Lesson of Professor Ratzinger, by Sandro Magister. L’Espresso. August 25, 2005.
• Evaluation of Benedict XVI's Visit to Cologne Zenit interview with French Journalist Jean-Marie Guénois. August 22, 2005.
• 2 Tell of Their Lunch With the Pope Zenit. Interviews with Lubica Jovanovic, 19, and Johnny Bassous, 20, on their World Youth Day lunch with Benedict XVI. August 20, 2005.
• Benedict and World Youth Day: Becoming Adults in Christ, by Kishore Jayabalan. director of Acton Institute’s Rome office, which is officially known as Istituto Acton. August 17, 2005.
• On Benedict XVI's 100 Days, Interview with Marco Tosatti of La Stampa and author of the Italian The Dictionary of Pope Ratzinger: Guide to the Pontificate. July 27, 2005.
• Benedict XVI, Thomism, and Liberal Culture: Tracey Rowland on the Church's Response to Modernity [Interview with Zenit.org.]. July 24/25, 2005. Part I; Part II.
• After 100 Days, It's Clear That New Pope Is A Friend of the Jews, by Rabbi Gary Bretton-Granatoor, Director of Interfaith Affairs of the Anti-Defamation League. July 15, 2005.
• The First Three Months of Benedict XVI: New Pope, New Style, by Sandro Magister. L’Espresso. July 15, 2005.
• The Pope and the Pussycats, by Sandy Robbins. MSNBC. July 13, 2005. [on Benedict's love for cats].
• Many Ratzinger critics warming up to soft-spoken Pope Benedict Catholic News Agency. July 6, 2005.
• No Prophet In His Own Land: Reflections on Benedict XVI, by Alice von Hildebrand. Crisis July 4, 2005.
• Father John Corapi on the Eucharist and Benedict XVI Zenit interview with EWTN preacher. July 3, 2005.
• What a Biographer of Joseph Ratzinger Is Expecting. Interview with Pablo Blanco, author of Joseph Ratzinger. Una biografia (Joseph Ratzinger: A Biography), published by Eunsa. June 27, 2005.
• Pope Benedict XVI and Liturgical Reform, by Dom Alcuin Reed. AD2000 Vol 18 No 5 (June 2005), p. 9.
• Eucharist in the Pontificate of Benedict XVI Interview with Scott Hahn on the New Pope's Potential Revival. Zenit. June 12, 2005.
• Not many sound bites: New pope's discourses defy simplistic headlines, by John Thavis. Catholic News Service, June 10, 2005.
• "Remarkable Gentleness, Combined With a Keen Intellectual Curiosity". Zenit interview with Fr. Richard J. Neuhaus. June 6, 2005.
• Pope Benedict's Theological Vision, by Joseph A. Komonchak. Commonweal June 3, 2005 / Volume CXXXII, Number 11.
• The Pope and the Timeliness of St. Benedict's Rule - Zenit interview With Father Notker Wolf, Abbot Primate of the Confederated Benedictines. May 31, 2005.
• "I Don't Think Benedict XVI's 'Program' Is to Combat Relativism" Interview With Journalist Andrea Tornielli of Il Giornale. May 22, 2005.
• Benedict XVI: A Co-Worker of the Truth, by Adrian Walker. GodSpy.com. May 16, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Commitment to Faith and Reason in Universities Timothy O'Donnell on New Pope's Mission in Academia. Zenit. May 16, 2005.
• Benedict XVI As Known by Co-worker Zenit interview with Father Augustine Di Noia. May 15, 2005.
• Benedict XVI: An Intellectual Profile, by Jude P. Dougherty, dean emeritus of the School of Philosophy, the Catholic University of America. The Wanderer May 12, 2005.
• Theologians reflect on Pope Benedict XVI's theology, by Jerry Filteau. May 6, 2005.
• 'A Beautiful Personality': The Pontificate of Benedict XVI Begins Interview with Father Augustine Dinoia. National Catholic Register May 1-8, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Quest for Unity: New Pope Reaches Out to Other Churches and Religions Zenit. April 30, 2005.
• Not a transitional pope: Benedict may surprise, by John Allen, Jr. National Catholic Reporter April 29, 2005.
• The "Reform of the Reform" Has Already Begun, by Sandro Magister. www.Chiesa. April 29, 2005.
• Worshipping at the Feet of the Lord: Benedict XVI and the Liturgy, by Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D. April 28, 2005.
• Benedict XVI, a Lover of Nature and Sports. Zenit interview With Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. April 25, 2005.
• Benedict XVI Prayed That Someone Else Be Elected. Zenit. April 25, 2005.
• Mary Ann Glendon: Expect Great Things From Benedict XVI. Interview With President of Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. April 24, 2005.
• The Real Ratzinger: The Lover of Lovers, by Anthony & Marta Valle. Inside the Vatican April 24, 2005.
• Lorenzo Albacete on Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Church, interview with Charlie Rose. April 22, 2005.
• Benedict XVI: The Pope and His Agenda, by Sandro Magister. L’Espresso. April 20, 2005.
• True Liberalism, by Rev. Robert Sirico. Acton Institute. April 21, 2005.
• Light in a New Dark Age: Pope Benedict XVI -- The Man and the Mission, by George Weigel. Wall Street Journal April 21, 2005.
• Reflections on Benedict XVI | An Interview with Fr. Joseph Fessio, SJ. Father Joseph Fessio's answers to a series of questions posed by IgnatiusInsight.com's Valerie Schmalz about Pope Benedict XVI. They were answered on April 21, 2005.
• "Benedict XVI A theologian succeeds a philosopher at the Vatican, by Kenneth L. Woodward. Wall Street Journal April 20, 2005.
• Benedict XVI and Freedom, by Alejandro Chaufen. Acton Institute. April 20, 2005.
• Benedict XVI's Primary Commitment: Christian Unity. Zenit. April 20, 2005.
• Vittorio Messori on the Myth and Reality of Joseph Ratzinger. Zenit. April 20, 2005.
• "A Very Humble, Personable Man" Archbishop Conti, and Others, on the New Pope. Zenit. April 19, 2005.