Your Holiness,
The feelings I have about you coming to America are off the scale.

Sincerely,
Gary

Dear Pope Benedict,
What was life like before you were pope? That is all that is on my mind. Maybe you can write me back and tell me what is on your mind.

Sincerely,
Elan

Dear Pope Benedict,
Thank you for coming. Welcome. I have some questions to ask you. Is this your first time coming to New York? Do you like being a pope? Are popes cool? I hope so!

From,
Tahnaya

Dear Pope Benedict,
I have so much to ask you. What kind of person are you? I would like to meet and talk with you about myself and my grades. I would like you to know I was baptized when I was a baby.

From,
Ashai

Dear Pope,
My name is Dijon and I am 8. My favorite subject is math. I enjoy learning Spanish. I try to accomplish spelling, reading, music, and everything in school. My mom told me if I go to college I will be smart.

Sincerely,
Dijon

Dear Pope Benedict,
My name is Tobi. I like to dance, jump rope, tap, and sing. I have three sisters and one brother. You never get peace in my house! My favorite hobby is tennis. My least favorite hobby is football. You get tackled too much! Well, I hope you have enjoyed talking to me.

Sincerely,
Tobi

Dear Pope Benedict,
Is it fun being a pope in Italy? Is this your first time coming to New York? Are you married? Do you have kids? What kind of food do they have in Italy? I like to ask a lot of questions. So much that I drive my mother crazy. I like snow. Do you?

Sincerely,
Myles

Dear Pope Benedict XVI,
I am very happy you are coming to the U.S.A. I wish I could see you. How did you become the boss of churches? How special is your ring? How big is the Vatican? I saw you kissing a baby in my religion book! What does XVI stand for?

Love,
Sarah

Dear Pope Benedict,
When I grow up I want to be just like you.

David