News Roundup

Coverage of the release of Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week has begun. Here's a list of new stories so far this Thursday morning:

Secular News
AP: Pope's new book: Violence never in God's name
Reuters: Pope's book on Jesus condemns religious violence
Reuters India has a longer article on the story.
Straits Times: Pope rejects image of 'revolutionary' Christ in new book
Guardian UK: Pope's call for vigilance could put spotlight on sex abuse scandal


Catholic News
National Catholic Register: Looking Inside the Pope's New Book
Catholic News Agency: Scholars praise Pope’s new book for promoting biblical studies renewal
Catholic News Service: Story by John Thavis and Book Excerpts.
The Catholic Herald UK: Pope: violence in God’s name is inspired by the Antichrist

News Roundup: The Pope and Judaism

Now we must ask: Who exactly were Jesus' accusers? Who insisted that he be condemned to death? We must take note of the different answers that the Gospels give to this question. According to John it was simply "the Jews". But John's use of this expression does not in any way indicate — as the modern reader might suppose — the people of Israel in general, even less is it "racist" in character.
—POPE BENEDICT XVI

Read the full excerpt here.

Pope Benedict's words on who was guilty for Jesus' death have caused a stir worldwide. Here's a partial listing of news outlets that have covered this story and links to their coverage:

• BBC: Pope Benedict: Jewish people not guilty for Jesus death
• Catholic News Service: In book, pope says Jesus' death cannot be blamed on Jewish people
• Christianity Today: Pope Benedict points finger at who killed Jesus
• CNN: Jews did not kill Jesus, pope writes in new book
• The Daily: Settled After 2,000 Years
• JTA: Pope wins praise for repudiating Jewish guilt for Jesus’ death
• NY Daily News: Pope Benedict strikes welcome blow against rising world anti-Semitism with his new book about Jesus
• Reuters: Pope book says Jews not guilty of Christ's death
• Sydney Morning Herald: Jews in the clear on death of Christ
• United Press International: Pope: Jews not to blame for crucifixion
• USA Today: Pope's new book says Jewish people not guilty of Jesus' death