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Pope Benedict’s childhood Christmas letter to Baby Jesus

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Pope Benedict XVI, when he was Josef Ratzinger, age 5.

Pope Benedict XVI, when he was Josef Ratzinger, age 5.


Merry Christmas!

Something sweet: At the age of 7, in 1934, Pope Benedict wrote the following letter to Baby Jesus:

Dear Baby Jesus, quickly come down to earth. You will bring joy to children. Also bring me joy. I would like a Volks-Schott, green clothing for Mass and a heart of Jesus. I will always be good. Greetings from Josef Ratzinger

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