Joseph Ratzinger is shown next to a copy of a letter he wrote during Advent 1934. (photo: Courtesy photo BenedictusXVI.com / BenedictusXVI.com)
In 1934, a young 7-year-old Joseph Ratzinger penned a letter to Jesus requesting threee gifts for Christmas.
“Dear Baby Jesus, you will soon descend to earth,” the words written in German read. “You want to bring joy to children. You will also bring joy to me.”
The young Ratzinger, who would one day be pope, concluded: “I would like a Volks-Schott, a green chasuble, and a Heart of Jesus. I always want to be good. Greetings from Joseph Ratzinger.”
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