[PEOPLE] Pope Benedict The XVI-have relatives who are Jehovah's Witnesses

Source:
http://worldtidbits.blogspot.hk/2013/02/not-ordinary-story_4220.html

Not an ordinary story

Steffie hasn't seen her cousin in 50 years so she thought someone was playing a prank on her when he called. "I am Ratzinger Pepi," the man at the other end of the line announced. For 78 year old Steffie, the name came clear as a bell. How could she forget the nickname of a childhood playmate whom she shared so much fun and mischief that she wondered why they were both still alive today?

"How are you?" he asked. After exchanging pleasantries, Steffie eventually mentioned some issues she has with her family. Remembering that they were both raised Catholic, Steffie confided; "I belong to a different religion now, and somehow the family is frustrated with me and my activities." To her delight, Ratzinger encouraged Steffie to remain steadfast in her faith and to continue in her resolve. "You are doing the work that we should do," he said. "You have halls that are small but are full. We have cathedrals, churches, chapels and they are empty."

This is an ordinary story with an interesting twist because Steffie Brzakovic is a Jehovah's Witness while Ratzinger Pepi is Pope Benedict XVI.

According to the Encyclopedia of the Nations, "Jehovah's Witnesses form the 2nd largest denomination among native-born Italian citizens."http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/Italy-RELIGIONS.html#b

Source 1: http://aquilatj.free.fr/TJ_info/benoit_xvi.htm
Source 2: http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=73222

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