As leader of the world's largest Christian denomination, Pope Benedict wants modern men and women to recognize the most basic teachings of the Catholic faith with new eyes. He wants us to look “back to the basics” but in an intelligent, provocative, and attractive fashion. For the pope, Christianity is not merely a set of rules and prohibitions, but a resounding “yes” to human dignity and an embrace of a loving God. Well-known Vatican inside observer John Allen, Jr. shares his observations on the ten most important things he believes Pope Benedict XVI wants all Catholics to know. Th e basis for his conjectures

comes not from his own personal perspectives, but from the writings and speeches of the Holy Father.

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