Ratzinger begins charm offensive

Stories are appearing about how the feared former Inquisitor has suddenly become kind and gentle. Among the stories are these saying Ratzinger believes God has a sense of humor and is followed around by feral cats. Look soon for stories saying he's going on Sesame Street, has played crossing guard to a mother duck and her ducklings, and personally drove a Brazilian mother of nine children to get an abortion. Well, maybe not that last one.