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| The Pope and Muslim Ambassadors |
| 2006-10-02 |
| In his meeting with the ambassadors of the Muslim countries, Benedict XVI has not apologized. He has stated once again that violence must be rejected (a clear reference to the reaction to his remarks in Germany) and, more important, demanded the ambassadors that religious freedom be granted because dialogue must be based on reciprocity of rights. It has been noticed that, after his speech to the Islamic ambassadors, the latter were not allowed to reply. As the Egyptian-born deputy director of Il Corriere della Sera Magdi Allam said in one of his latest editorials, this decision was taken on behalf of the Pope because he is aware of his right to criticize Islam and urge reciprocity. In other words, he did not need to know if the ambassadors agreed or not. Lord, please bless and protect this man. |
| Posted by:SR-71 |
| #1 A very powerful and bold move on the part of the Pontiff if true. |
| Posted by: Broadhead6 2006-10-02 15:30 |