Welcome to our Pope Benedict XVI specialty store.

In honor of Pope Benedict XVI's Apostolic Journey to the United States, in April 2008, the theme of which is "Christ Our Hope" we are pleased to be able to provide both devotional and commemorative items pertaining to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, 266th Pope of the Universal Church, Successor to St. Peter the Apostle and the Vicar of Christ on earth.

To read the official short biography of Pope Benedict XVI, from the Vatican Publications Office, Libreria Editrice Vaticana, please click here.

Pope Benedict XVI Framed Print

Embrace Mary, the mother of God and all Christians! Pope Benedict XVI shares his thoughts on Mary as the mother of God and pillar of the Church in this two-volume in one book. Enjoy selections from the Pope's writings, speeches, and sermons on occasions celebrating Mary. Let the Holy Father's explanation of the special Catholic understanding of Mary's mystery enrich your faith journey. Use the …

Mary:  The Church at the Source Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVl) Hans Urs Von Balthasar Two great theologians endeavor to recover the centrality of Marian doctrine and devotion for the contemporary Church, offering a spiritually rich approach to mariology that brings into new relief the Marian contours of ecclesial faith. Ratzinger and Balthasar show that Mary is both the embodiment …

Illustrated by Donata Dal Molin Casagrande This lovely illustrated book for children (of all ages!) is a sequel to Joseph and Chico , the international best-seller that told the story of the life of Pope Benedict XVI from his youth through his election as the Pope. With the same award-winning author and illustrator, this lavishly illustrated book is aimed at children but in a way that even …

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Rich in humor and culture, as well as passion and love for the cause of God and of man, Milestones is the early autobiography of Pope Benedict XVI, Joseph Ratzinger. It tells the fascinating and inspiring story of his early family life, the years under Nazi oppression in Germany, and his part in World War II—including how as a teenager he was forced to join the …

Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger Cardinal Ratzinger wrote this book in response to the dialogue going on today concerning theology and the clarification of its methods, its mission and its limits which he thinks has become urgent. Ratzinger states: "To do theology-as the Magisterium understands theology-it is not sufficient merely to calculate how much religion can reasonably be expected of man and …

The volume consists of two fundamental texts by Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, on the ecclesial movements and new communities within the Church since the Second Vatican Council. These writings are particularly meaningful with regard to the intense spiritual journey which the ecclesial movements and the new communities are experiencing in view of their meeting with Pope Benedict XVI …

A New Song for the Lord Pope Benedict XVI  (Joseph Ratzinger) The pope's definitive statement on liturgical reform. Pope Benedict XVI shows that in the controversies about liturgical reform and the Latin mass, liturgy is not just a pragmatic matter but a central feature in our relationship to Christ, the Church, and ourselves.

Even if you weren't at the event, now you can commemorate Pope Benedict XVI's historic first Apostolic Journey to the USA in April of 2008.   This small sticker proudly displays Pope Benedict XVI's papal crest as well as text that singles this out as a collector's must-have.   This sticker measures 4 in. x 6 in. and is removable after six months.

This is Pope Benedict XVI's new encyclical, released in Rome on November 30, 2007. This edition, in book form, will be available in January, 2008. The encyclical is accessible and easy to read, theologically robust for the first three quarters of the letter and then concluding with a very deeply moving and profound message! A must read for every Catholic.

Prepared and co-published by the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, this book is a combination of two lengthy essays written by Cardinal Ratzinger and delivered in talks when he was head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Both talks deal with the importance of conscience and its exercise in particular circumstances. Ratzinger's reflections show that …

Drink your coffee or tea in this great mug that serves as a constant reminder of your Catholic faith. Enjoy serving your friends with a mug that will be a great conversation starter as well as evangelization tool. Makes a wonderful gift as well as a great addition to your morning cup of coffee!   This ceramic coffee mug features the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome with the …

Proclaim your faith in the Church with this removable vinyl bumper sticker!  Great for windows, bumpers, guitar cases, water bottles, and much more. Reads "One Holy Catholic Apostolic" and features the Papal Symbol. This sticker measures 6.25 in. x 3.125 in. and is removable after six months.

Drink your coffee or tea in this great mug that serves as a constant reminder of your Catholic faith. Enjoy serving your friends with a mug that will be a great conversation starter as well as evangelization tool. Makes a wonderful gift as well as a great addition to your morning cup of coffee!   This ceramic coffee mug features the Vatican Flag in a full-bleed image top to …

Opening Up the Scriptures was written by a group of eminent Catholics, including Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger — now Pope Benedict XVI. In these erudite essays the authors contend that historical-critical interpretation of Scripture has long since run its course in both Protestant and Catholic exegesis. Instead, they argue, the future of interpretation lies in accepting that the Bible is not …

A great gift idea. Celebrate the Pope's visit to the U.S. in April 2008 with this unique item! The Papa Ben and XPapa Coffee Mug - featuring both Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II.  This beautiful high-color ceramic mug has a full-bleed image from top to bottom.    Pray for the Pope over your morning coffee! Made in the U.S.A.

A great gift idea. Celebrate the Pope's visit to the U.S. in April 2008 with this unique item! The Pope Benedict XVI Coffee Mug.  This beautiful high-color ceramic mug has a full-bleed image from top to bottom. Drink your coffee or tea in this great mug that serves as a constant reminder of your beliefs. Enjoy serving your friends with a mug that will be a great conversation starter as …

Pope Benedict XVI is leading the Church of the 21st Century in a clear and unmistakable direction. In his own words, Pope Benedict XVI tells us, "The new pope knows that his task is to make the light of Christ shine before men and women of the world - not his own light but that of Christ." This insightful overview of his life and the principal teaching themes of his Pontificate …

The Papal Crucifix is a design popularized by the late Pope John Paul II and which continues to be used under Pope Benedict XVI. This beautiful Papal Crucifix, in an antique brass, is finely crafted with attention to detail. The crucifix meausres 14.5 inches and is made in Italy.  

Pilgrim Fellowship of Faith Cardinal Ratzinger is perhaps the most visible member of the Catholic clergy in the world, second only to the Pope. In addition, his status as the head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has made him one of the most controversial churchmen in recent history. On the occasion of the Cardinal's seventy-fifth birthay, his former students have selected …