[SoothingDave]

Do you happen to know if all the top contenders for Pope wrote books, just in case they were elected?

All serious theologians write books. And many unserious ones as well.

Likewise, any bishop will, from time to time, issue writings of one form or another. It's part of the job description.

SD

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It's NOT just any book by a theologian, Dave. The book is called Holy Father and is by Benedict XVI. He only became Benedict XVI yesterday.