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Posted on 04/20/2008 10:37:32 PM PDT by Stoat
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BBC NEWS World Europe Pope's story through eyes of cat
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Pope's story through eyes of cat
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The book, called Joseph and Chico, has been written by an author from Milan. Who could have a more personal insight into the life of the Holy Father than his favourite cat Chico, a nine-year-old ginger tom? In 44 pages Chico recounts his memories of the young Joseph Ratzinger, growing up in a Bavarian family in Nazi Germany. It follows his early years as a priest and ends with his election as leader of the Church in April 2005. It has been written by an Italian author, Jeanne Perego, who has never met the Pope. But her book is full of detail, illustrations and, of course, the odd Christian message. Indeed, Chico reveals how one Christmas he attacked the then Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, leaving him with scratches to his face. "He forgave me instantly," he says. Cat lover The Pope is famous for his love of cats. His friend, Konrad Baumgartner, from Regensburg University said the cats in the cemetery behind the local church knew the Pope well and loved him. When he visited, he added, they often ran to see him and he would stand and talk to them for some time. The introduction to the book has been written by Father Georg Ganswein, the Pope's personal secretary, which would tend to suggest the Pope has read it or at least given it his consent. In his preface, Father George says it is a unique story of the Holy Father. "You will find," he writes, "that as well as cats, the Pope loves you children and he prays for you every day." |
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If the Pope wants a cat at his flat in the
Vatican, he can’t have one??
WTF?!!! He's the POPE!
"I cannot bring my cat? Fine. You're damned to hell. Later, Chester!"
a book for Sarah, perhaps? yunz being of the cat persuasion and all....
Thank-you for posting excellent story about the Pope and his cat friend Chico.
:) =^..^=
A true picture of a cat in prayer. =^..^=
Not a happy kitty! =^..^=
Looks like the Pope is both blessing and petting the smoke gray kitten at the same time. =^..^=
VK in training. They’ll do anything to win.
Wow, that cat has a BIG HALO! =^..^=
At least when the Pope goes to Germany he can visit his cat friend. =^..^=
Glad to see a positive word about Chico the Papal cat. :) =^..^=
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