The Pope's intention in publishing this book was for it to be a concise summary of all the essentials and fundamental elements of the Church's faith, thus making it a useful reference "which allows believers and non-believers alike to behold the entire panorama of the Catholic faith”.

Benedict continues:
"In its structure, contents and language, the Compendium faithfully reflects the Catechism of the Catholic Church and will thus assist in making the Catechism more widely known and more deeply understood.

"But this Compendium, with its brevity, clarity and comprehensiveness, is directed to every human being, who, in a world of distraction and multifarious messages, desires to know the Way of Life, the Truth, entrusted by God to his Son’s Church."

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