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Vatican City, Nov 20, 2012 \/ 11:00 am (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Pope Benedict's third and final book on Jesus' life has been launched, and this time he delves into Christ's childhood.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cThe Pope's book refers especially to the infancy of Jesus in the context of a family and focuses on family tradition,\u201d said Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi,\u00a0 president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, at a Nov. 20 press conference.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cHis words aren't just informative, they are also participative in the sense that they capture the reader and draw him in,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

\tThe book, titled \u201c Jesus of Nazareth: The Infancy Narratives,\u201d will be available on Nov. 21 in bookshops and will be released in nine languages in 72 countries.<\/p>\n

\tThe book launch was held at the Pius X Hall, just off Saint Peter's Square, and was presented by the two publishing houses in charge of its release, the Vatican Publishing House and publisher Rizzoli.<\/p>\n

\tHundreds gathered at the hall to hear Cardinal Ravasi and the director of the Vatican Publishing House, Father Giuseppe Costa. The two clergymen were also joined by theology Professor Maria Clara Bingemer of the Pontifical Catholic University in Rio de Janeiro and Paolo Mieli, the former director of the Italian national newspaper Corriere della Sera.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cPope Benedict XVI talks about the spiritual path of Mary in relation to the 'yes' that she said to accepting God's plan for her,\u201d Bingemer explained.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cHer response is free but not irrational,\u201d she added. \u201cMary tries to understand the angel's announcement and remains master of herself. It's about an unconditional 'yes' to God's will.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tIt focuses particularly on how Christ's infancy is relevant today and on the importance of the family.<\/p>\n

\tThe book is the Pope's third and final volume in his \u201cJesus of Nazareth\u201d series. It examines the details and context of Jesus\u2019 birth found in the Gospels, particularly focusing on his parents, the magi and Simeon.<\/p>\n

\tPope Benedict\u2019s first book in the series was published in 2007. That work was dedicated to reflecting on the period from Jesus' baptism to his transfiguration. The pontiff said he penned the book as \u201can expression of his personal search for the face of the Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHis second book, released in 2011, detailed the passion and death of Christ. Both books have been New York Times bestsellers.<\/p>\n

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