Matthew Bunson is the author or coauthor of more than twenty books, including a variety of references such as the acclaimed "Encyclopedia Sherlockiana" and "The Vampire Encyclopedia." His most recent book is "Prophecies 2000: Predictions, Revelations, and Visions for the New Millennium." He is also the author of "Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Catholic History, Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire, " and "The Wisdom Teachings of the Dalai Lama." He has also served as a consultant to documentaries on the Arts & Entertainment Channel and the BBC.
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| Foreword | |
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| Introduction | |
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| A Growing Awareness | |
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| The Rise of Joseph Ratzinger | |
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| The Cardinal's "Conversion" | |
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| A Global Crisis | |
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| A "Festering Disease" | |
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| The Modern Sex Abuse Crisis | |
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| A Worldwide Scandal | |
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| Benedict and the Road to Renewal | |
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| "Where Do We Go from Here?" | |
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| The Way Forward | |
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| "I Share in Their Suffering" | |
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| Conclusion | |
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| Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI | |
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| Appendices | |
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| The Perspective of Canon Law A Commentary on the motu proprio Sacramentorum Sanctitatis Tutela | |
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| Guide to Understanding Basic CDF Procedures concerning Sexual Abuse Allegations (Released by the Vatican April 10, 2010) | |
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| Statements and Commentary | |
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| Commentary and Excerpts: Good Friday, 2005: Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's Good Friday Meditations at the Stations of the Cross | |
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| October 28, 2006: Pope Benedict's XVI's ad limina address to the Irish bishops | |
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| April 15, 2008: Pope Benedict XVI's in-flight conference on his way to the United States | |
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| April 16, 2008: Pope Benedict XVI's address to the bishops of the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | |
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| April 17, 2008: Pope Benedict XVI's homily at the Mass at the Washington Nationals Stadium | |
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| April 19, 2008: Pope Benedict XVI's homily at St. Patrick's Cathedral | |
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| July 19, 2008: Pope Benedict XVI's homily at the Mass at the Cathedral of Sydney | |
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| Commentary and Full Text: March 19, 2010: Pope Benedict XVI's Pastoral Letter to the Catholics of Ireland | |
Aside from his work as General Editor of The Catholic Almanac (the 2nd largest compendium on the Catholic Church) and author of numerous works on religion--including Encyclopedia of Catholic History, Papal Wisdom: Words of Hope and Inspiration from Pope John Paul ll, and The Wisdom Teachings of the Dalai Lama, Matthew Bunson has compiled a variety of reference works. These include Encyclopedia Sherlockiana, Encyclopedia of the Roman Empire, Encyclopedia of the Middle Ages, The Vampire Encyclopedia, and Angels A to Z. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada.
