Who Believes Is Not Alone

"Archbishop Gänswein offers us a beautiful illustration of the beautiful mind and even more beautiful person of Pope Benedict XVI––and in doing so makes a significant contribution to the contemporary history of the Church."

––George Weigel, Distinguished Senior Fellow and William E. Simon Chair in Catholic Studies Ethics and Public Policy Center 

"Who Believes Is Not Alone is not only a finely drawn portrait of Pope Benedict XVI, but a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day workings of the Vatican bureaucracy. From his unique vantage point as the late Pope’s closest associate, Archbishop Gänswein provides new background and perceptive insights into the people, politics and events of a remarkable pontificate."   

––Mary Ann Glendon, Author of In the Courts of Three Popes (forthcoming, Penguin Random House)

"This book is a historical source for a momentous time in the life of the church written by a man of faith. It offers firsthand eyewitness testimony of the events surrounding the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Nobody who is interested in the pontificates of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis can ignore this book!"

––Msgr. Martin Schlag, Moss Endowed Chair for Catholic Social Thought at the Center for Catholic Studies-Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas

 "Archbishop Georg Gänswein has written a fascinating account of his more than twenty years of service to Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. The papacy depends upon the generosity of dedicated priests and bishops who answer the call to come to Rome from around the world to assist the Successor of St. Peter.  Archbishop Gänswein brings the reader behind the scenes in the Vatican. He is both forthright and charitable in describing his moments of joy and of sorrow in serving Christ in the person of His Vicar on Earth.  This is an important book for understanding the current history of the Holy See."

––Fr. Gerald E. Murray, Pastor, Church of the Holy Family, New York, NY, and member of EWTN's The Papal Posse

"Like many, I have sat uncomfortably with Pope Benedict XVI's resignation. Like undigested food, it churned in my soul as I looked for answers as history has continued to unfold. But those answers remained elusive. I hoped, but did not expect, to find the peace to this question in this book; and yet I did. It is a deep and hearty read, not skirting thorny issues, but often providing surprising details. More than anything, it has helped me to understand more deeply the heart and mind of Pope Benedict XVI in his pontificate and his resignation, in beautiful and satisfying ways." 

––Carrie Gress, Fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center, Editor of Theology of the Home series (TAN Books), and Author of The End of Woman (forthcoming, Regnery Publishing)

"Archbishop Georg Gänswein served Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI with great fidelity for decades, including up to the very end of the pope emeritus’s life. Gänswein’s devoted service to the memory of the brilliant theologian-pope continues through this valuable memoir of their close association. It not only sheds further light on Ratzinger’s notable intellectual contributions, but it also illuminates his personal and spiritual gifts. Joseph Ratzinger dedicated himself to Christ and His Church; Gänswein’s edifying portrait of his mentor calls readers to take heart from his unswerving witness to the Truth. Benedict’s influence on Gänswein pervades this work such that it is an important exercise in truth-telling in its own right."

Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., Professor of History, University of Notre Dame, and Author of American Priest: The Ambitious Life and Conflicted Legacy of Notre Dame's Father Ted Hesburgh. 

"Who Believes Is Not Alone provides a privileged intimate portrait that, once again, confirms the consensus of esteem for Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI as a modern day Doctor of the Church and Church Father in the mold of Augustine, Ambrose, Jerome and Chrysostom. Archbishop Gänswein has placed us in his eternal debt as we continue to savor, for ages to come, the life and intellectual legacy of St. Benedict XVI, Pope and Doctor of the Church." 

––Rev. Maurice Agbaw-Ebai, St. John's Seminary, Boston, MA