Benedict's First Encyclical is Out.

DEUS CARITAS EST.

"God is love."

I haven't read it, but based on Ratzinger's stuff in Communio, I would guess that it should be relatively readable compared to most theology.

I noticed a chapter on "the Church's charitable activity as a manifestation of Trinitarian love." Trinitarian analysis is a big, big issue in Communio, so it is interesting to see it reflected here.

Update: For commentary, check out The Cafeteria is Closed or the Ratzingerblog (who will have a post up soon, I'm sure, hint, hint) or Disputations (ditto).