Chico (1995-2012) is a cat who is the narrator of an authorized biography of Pope Benedict XVI.
The illustrated children's book is titled Joseph e Chico: Un gatto racconta la vita di Papa Benedetto XVI.
The Italian original has been translated into English as Joseph and Chico: The Life of Pope Benedict XVI as Told By a Cat.
The character of Chico is based on a real cat, a tabby, who lived in the town of Pentling, Germany, where Joseph Ratzinger had lived for 20 years before moving to Rome as a Cardinal.
The book was written by Jeanne Perego and illustrated by Donata Dal Molin Casagrande.