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As leader of the world's largest Christian denomination, Pope Benedict wants modern men and women to recognize the 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 the embrace of a loving God. In this concise piece, 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. The basis for his conjectures comes not from Allen's own personal perspectives, but from the writings and speeches of the Holy Father. Booklet

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John L. Allen, Jr. established the Rome office of the National Catholic Reporter in 2000 and continues to break the leading stories of the Vatican. Currently, Allen is an associate editor at The Boston Globe covering up-to-date Catholic news. Additionally, Allen is the senior Vatican analyst for CNN and author of several bestselling books including 10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know.

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