A theologian at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, is to translate a new book-length interview with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.

The book, entitled Last Testament, is based on interviews with the German journalist Peter Seewald and will be published in Britain and the US in November.

Dr Jacob Phillips is programme director of the MA in Theology at St Mary’s University, Twickenham. He also teaches fundamental theology at Allen Hall seminary, London. A convert to the faith – he was received into the Church in 2008 – he worships at St Etheldreda’s, Holborn, London.