Last year young Benedict XVI fans were treated to Joseph and Chico , an inside look at the early life of the Holy Father—through the eyes of his tabby cat. Now, we have Part II: Max and Benedict , a bird’s eye view of Ratzinger’s Vatican life—through the eyes of a blue thrush. Move over, Obama and Bo ! Look for the English translation of this latest installment in papal-menagerie literature, coming up soon.
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