PEOPLE AROUND THE POPE

Thanks to Sonny, who contributed this to Lella's blog


The other Ratzinger
and Otto the dog




Georg Ratzinger, brother of Pope Benedict XVI, recently gave his blessing to Otto, a splendid St. Bernard who will be used as a 'catastrophe dog'.

The blessing took place in the old church of Regensburg.

Mons. Ratzinger said he was happy to take a part because the dog "will help people and make them happy".

Otto carries a barrel-shaped 'pendant' around his neck that says 'Otto loves you". (AFP)