Pope's latest book climbs on US best seller list

(March 29, 2011) Pope Benedict XVI's newest book, released March 10, has moved up to the No. 5 spot on the New York Times bestseller list in the hardcover nonfiction category. The Pope's book, "Jesus of Nazareth Part II: Holy Week - From the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection", published by “Ignatius Press” also made the best seller lists published by The Wall Street Journal and "Publisher’s Weekly." "It’s great to see Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week move toward No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list,” said Ignatius Press President Mark Brumley. "This book presents Jesus in a powerful way, so we are excited that so many people are buying the book and getting to know Jesus Christ better through it. "During Lent, this is especially important for believers. But it's also important for nonbelievers and seekers to encounter the real Jesus" he added.