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| Muslim protests against Pope's speech Euronews.net, France - There is mounting anger among Muslims worldwide over the Pope's comments on Islam seen as criticising the religion. Indian Muslims ... |
 | Vatican urges dialogue with Islam ANSA, Italy - Muslim anger grows over perceived attack by pope (ANSA) - Rome, September 15 - The Vatican stressed its commitment to inter-religious dialogue on Friday as ... |
| Palestinians protest Pope's comments on Islam Jerusalem Post, Israel - About 2,000 Palestinians angrily protested Friday night against Pope Benedict XVI, accusing him of leading a new Crusade against the Muslim world. ... |
| Merkel: Critics misunderstand Pope Aljazeera.net, Qatar - German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Pope Benedict XVI against allegations that he had attacked Islam, saying critics had misunderstood comments the ... |
 | Muslim fury at Benedict XVI comments Euronews.net, France - On Tuesday the Pope visited Regensburg University to speak to an audience of academics, intellectuals, and theologians. Some of ... |
| Muslim Leaders Blast Pope's Comments Washington Post, United States - Muslim leaders today strongly denounced comments Pope Benedict XVI made this week about Islam, calling them ignorant and divisive. ... |
| Muslims seek apology over Pope's remarks MSN Money - Religious and political leaders across the Muslim world on Friday demanded that Pope Benedict XVI apologise for a speech he made this week indirectly ... |
| Catholic leaders defend Pope Guardian Unlimited, UK - Pope Benedict XVI's lecture containing apparently critical remarks about Islam was intended to illustrate a point about the relationship between "faith and ... |
| Fury Over Pope's Remarks Raises Concerns Forbes - By BENJAMIN HARVEY , 09.15.2006, 01:36 PM. Pakistan's legislature unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI. Lebanon's top Shiite cleric demanded an apology. ... |
| Muslims deplore Pope speech Swissinfo, Switzerland - By Jonathan Wright. CAIRO (Reuters) - Muslims deplored on Friday remarks on Islam by Pope Benedict and many of them said the Catholic ... |
| How an emperor’s words landed the Pope in trouble Times Online, UK - By Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent of The Times. Even his critics are agreed that the Pope did not intend to cause offence to the world’s Muslims. ... |
| Merkel defends pope over Islam remarks Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Hamburg - German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday weighed in on the controversy caused by Pope Benedict XVI in Germany earlier this week with his remarks ... |
| Muslims in India angered over Pope's remarks on Islam Monsters and Critics.com, UK - New Delhi - Muslim scholars and religious leaders in India reacted sharply Friday to Pope Benedict XVI's comments condemning the Islamic concept of 'jihad' as ... |
| Pope Benedict XVI and Islam BBC News, UK - As Pope Benedict XVI faces criticism from Muslim leaders for remarks made during a speech in Germany, the BBC's religious affairs correspondent, Rahul Tandon ... |
| Senior Muslim Cleric in Lebanon Wall Street Journal (subscription), NY - BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Lebanon's most senior Shiite Muslim cleric on Friday denounced Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks about Muslim holy war, and demanded the ... |
| Pope Benedict creates international furor with remarks on Islam Christian Science Monitor, MA - Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI returned to Rome Thursday from his home country of Germany, and was greeted an increasing international furor over remarks he ... |
| Muslim fury grows at Pope's speech Daily Mail - UK, UK - Muslim activists burn an effigy of Pope Benedict XVI during a protest in Srinagar, India. The furore over comments made by Pope ... |
| 'Pope must apologise in person' News24, South Africa - Cairo - Muslims deplored on Friday remarks on Islam by Pope Benedict XVI and many of them said the Catholic leader should apologise in person to dispel the ... |
| Turkish cleric: Vatican statement 'not enough' Ireland Online, Ireland - Turkey’s ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI today, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with ... |
 | Muslims demand Pope's apology NDTV.com, India - There is anger in Muslim communities across the world over Pope Benedict's speech condemning the use of violence in Islam in the name of god. ... |
| Muslims in Uproar Over Pope's Remarks on Islam Deutsche Welle, Germany - A wave of Muslim outrage swept the globe after Pope Benedict XVI linked Islam with violence, while reactions within Germany have been mixed. ... |
| Muslims' anger at pope is growing International Herald Tribune, France - ISLAMABAD Pope Benedict XVI faced growing Muslim anger Friday over remarks in which he linked Islam with violence, and the Pakistani Parliament called on him ... |
| Muslim angry over pope's remarks Bangkok Post, Thailand - By Deutsche Presse-Agentur dpa. Anger mounted across the Muslim world Friday over remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI during a visit ... |
| Pakistan 'regrets' Pope's remarks about Islam Jerusalem Post, Israel - Pakistan's Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned the Vatican's ambassador to express regret over the Pope's recent remarks about Islam, as Parliament passed a ... |
 | Appealing to reason Guardian Unlimited, UK - The Pope is trying to start a dialogue - with Muslims and people who regard his words as meaningless. Does the Pope read Comment is free? ... |
| Vatican denies insulting Muslims BBC News, UK - The Vatican has denied that Pope Benedict XVI intended any disrespect to the Muslim religion, after a speech touching on the concept of holy war. ... |
| Congress, BJP flay Pope's remarks on Islam Times of India, India - NEW DELHI: Major political parties on Friday criticised Pope Benedict XVI for his comments made earlier in the week on Islam and Prophet Mohammed. ... |
 | New faces in top Vatican jobs ANSA, Italy - Bertone in Secretary of State job, Mamberti foreign minister (ANSA) - Vatican City, September 15 - Pope Benedict's remodelling of the Vatican hierarchy neared ... |
| Turkish lawmaker compares pope to Hitler Houston Chronicle, United States - By SUZAN FRASER Associated Press Writer. ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope ... |
| Muslim leaders demand Pope's apology NDTV.com, India - Islamic leaders across the world on Friday denounced Pope Benedict's remarks on Islam during a recent lecture in Regensburg University. ... |
| Explosion damages Gaza church office Reuters AlertNet, UK - GAZA, Sept 15 (Reuters) - A youth centre run by the Greek Orthodox church in the Gaza Strip was slightly damaged by a small explosion on Friday, witnesses said ... |
| In quotes: Muslim reaction BBC News, UK - Muslim political and religious leaders around the world have been reacting to a speech by Pope Benedict XVI in which he mentioned the Prophet Muhammad. ... |
 | Call for clarity over Pope speech BBC News, UK - The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has called on Pope Benedict XVI to "urgently clarify" comments made during a speech about the concept of holy war. ... |
| Islam row raises pope safety fears CNN International - VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -- The Muslim world's scathing reaction to Pope Benedict's comments on Islam is the biggest challenge to face the pontiff yet and raises ... |
| Lebanese cleric denounces Pope's remarks on Islam Jerusalem Post, Israel - Lebanon's most senior Shi'ite Muslim cleric on Friday denounced Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks about Muslim holy war, and demanded the pope personally ... |
| Pakistani Parliament slams Pope's comments ABC Online, Australia - The Pakistani Parliament has joined the Muslim world's mounting criticism of the Pope's recent remarks about Islam. In a speech ... |
| Muslims link Pope to 'racists and bigots' over Islam speech Scotsman, United Kingdom - BRITISH Muslims joined today in fierce criticism of remarks made by Pope Benedict XVI about Islam. The pontiff was accused of falling ... |
 | Rising protests over Pope's speech on Islam Euronews.net, France - There is growing anger from Muslim leaders over Pope Benedict's comments about Islam. In a speech at Germany's University of Regensburg ... |
| Vatican goes on defensive in Islam row Scotsman, United Kingdom - THE Vatican has scrambled to defend the Pope today after a top Turkish cleric asked him to apologise for his comments on Islamic holy war. ... |
| Turkey's ruling party official says pope is like Hitler and ... USA Today - ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday, accusing him of trying to revive the ... |
| Turkey’s ruling party official says pope is like Hitler and ... Boston Herald, United States - By Associated Press. ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey’s ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI on Friday ... |
| Iranian cleric hits out at 'outrageous' pope remarks on Islam Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Tehran - An Iranian cleric and member of the country's highest Islamic body termed as 'outrageous' Friday remarks by Pope Benedict XVI on Islam. ... |
| British Muslims ask Pope Benedict to 'clarify' remarks Monsters and Critics.com, UK - London - The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) Friday called on Pope Benedict XVI to 'clarify' his remarks 'in the interests of truth and harmonious relations ... |
| Pope Benedict Draws More Criticism for Islam Remarks (Update1) Bloomberg - By Patrick Donahue and Khalid Qayum. Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Pope Benedict XVI attracted growing criticism from the Muslim world ... |
 | Pakistani lawmakers ask Pope to retract remarks on Islam Monsters and Critics.com, UK - Islamabad - Both houses of Pakistan's parliament Friday passed unanimous resolutions calling on Pope Benedict XVI to retract his recent remarks regarding the ... |
| Pakistan's Parliament Condemns Pope Benedict XVI FOX News - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan's parliament on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Pope Benedict XVI for making what it called "derogatory ... |
| In quotes: Muslim reaction to Pope BBC News, UK - Political and religious leaders in Muslim parts of the world have been reacting to a speech by Pope Benedict XVI in which he mentioned the Prophet Muhammad. ... |
| Key excerpts: The Pope's speech BBC News, UK - Remarks by Pope Benedict XVI in a speech in Germany have provoked outrage in the Muslim world and led to demands that the pontiff apologise for "insulting ... |
| Pope compared to Hitler and Mussolini over Islam remarks Ireland Online, Ireland - Turkey’s ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI today, saying he would go down in history in the same league as leaders ... |
| Pope's critique of jihad angers Muslims San Jose Mercury News, USA - By Tracy Wilkinson. ROME - Pope Benedict XVI flew back to Rome on Thursday to face an international flurry of protest over comments ... |
| No Words of Apology from Vatican Zaman Online, Turkey - By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Vatican. The Muslim world has submitted a written statement to the Vatican, demanding an apology from the pope. ... |
 | Pakistan's parliament condemns Pope China Daily, China - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's parliament on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning Pope Benedict XVI for making what it called "derogatory ... |
 | Pope urged to retract 'anti-Islam' remarks Aljazeera.net, Qatar - Pope Benedict XVI is being urged to retract comments he made linking Islam with violence after they provoked a wave a condemnation from across the Muslim world ... |
| Pakistan's Parliament Calls on Pope to Retract Islam Remarks Bloomberg - By Patrick Donahue and Khalid Qayum. Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Pakistan's parliament called on Pope Benedict XVI to retract comments ... |
| Muslim leaders accuse Pope of bigotry Times Online, UK - By Jenny Booth and agencies. Muslim leaders have accused the Pope of attacking the Islamic faith after a speech earlier this week ... |
| Jordan Islamists say Pope's comments reveal bigotry Reuters AlertNet, UK - AMMAN, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Jordan's mainstream Islamists warned on Friday that Pope Benedict's comments on Islam would only widen a rift between Muslims and ... |
| Pakistan's parliament condemns Pope's remarks Globe and Mail, Canada - ISLAMABAD — Pakistan's parliament unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI on Friday for making what it called “derogatory” comments about Islam and ... |
| Muslim fury at pope jihad comments CNN International - (CNN) -- Pope Benedict XVI came under a hail of criticism from the Islamic world Friday for comments he made earlier in the week in Germany regarding the ... |
 | Top Turkish Religious Leader Expects Apology from Pope Zaman Online, Turkey - By Cihan News Agency. Ali Bardakoglu, head of Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate, slammed Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday for statements ... |
 | Pope sparks fury among Muslims ITV.com, UK - The Pope has sparked outrage among Muslims by quoting a 14th century emperor who said Islam had brought "things only evil and inhuman". ... |
| Muslim leaders in India criticize Pope’s remarks on Islam Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - NEW DELHI - Muslim scholars and religious leaders in India have reacted sharply to Pope Benedict XVI’s remarks condemning the Islamic concept of ‘jihad ... |
| Muslim leaders seek apology for Pope's slur on Islam Unison.ie, Ireland - Muslim leaders are demanding that Pope Benedict XVI apologise for comments he made about Islam during his visit to Germany this week. ... |
| Vatican issues statement on Pope's speech NDTV.com, India - In a statement issued, the Vatican said the pontiff had no intention of offending Islam. ''It was certainly not the intention of ... |
| Pak demands Pope retract comments against Islam Daily News & Analysis, India - ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's parliament on Friday called on Pope Benedict XVI to retract his controversial remarks linking Islam with violence, while the foreign ... |
| Pope's Talk on Islam Sparks Anger and Tarnishes Homecoming Deutsche Welle, Germany - Pope Benedict XVI returned to Rome after a six-day visit to Bavaria. While the trip was mostly personal, provocative remarks he ... |
| Bardakošlu resents pope’s remarks, expects apology Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - Expressing his disappointment in strong-worded remarks, Turkey's top Islamic cleric described Pope Benedict XVI's comments criticizing Islam and its concept of ... |
| Pope offends Muslim leaders Washington Post, United States - By Ahmad Pathoni. JAKARTA (Reuters) - Pope Benedict's comments about Islam could hurt religious harmony, government and religious ... |
| Pakistan parliament calls on Pope to retract comments linking ... Forbes - ISLAMABAD (XFN-ASIA) - Pakistan's parliament has called on Pope Benedict XVI to retract his controversial remarks linking Islam with violence, while the ... |
| Muslim anger grows over pope’s remarks MSNBC - ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan’s parliament unanimously condemned Pope Benedict XVI on Friday for making what it called “derogatory” comments about Islam ... |
| UK Muslims condemn Pope's speech Guardian Unlimited, UK - British Muslims have joined in fierce criticism of remarks made by Pope Benedict about Islam. The pontiff was accused of falling ... |
| Bardakošlu slams pope’s robust criticism of Islam Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - ‘The pope’s approach is a spoilt and cocksure point of view that looks down on the other. At times, we also criticize the Christian ... |
| Pope sparks Muslim anger ABC News - Sep 15, 2006 — CAIRO (Reuters) - Muslim leaders on Thursday condemned Pope Benedict over comments he made about Islam on a visit to Germany and demanded he ... |
| Brothers ask Pope to apologise News24, South Africa - Cairo - The head of the Egyptian-based Muslim Brotherhood called on Islamic countries on Thursday to threaten to break off relations with the Vatican unless ... |
| Muslims Lash Out at Pope's Remarks Los Angeles Times, CA - By Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer. ROME — Pope Benedict XVI flew back to Rome on Thursday to face an international flurry ... |
 | Pope slammed over comment on Islam RTE.ie, Ireland - Muslim leaders have criticised Pope Benedict XVI over comments he made about Islam on a visit to Germany and have demanded that he apologise. ... |
| Pope's speech sparks Muslim anger Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - The Vatican has tried to defend the Pope after comments he made about Islam prompted anger in the Muslim world. Muslim clerics demanded ... |
| Pope 'didn't mean to offend Muslims' Independent, UK - The Vatican has scrambled to defend the Pope after a top Turkish cleric asked him to apologise for his comments on Islamic holy war. ... |
| Muslims excoriate speech by pope Houston Chronicle, United States - ROME - As Pope Benedict XVI arrived back home from Germany, Muslim leaders strongly criticized a speech he gave that used unflattering language about Islam and ... |
| Vatican defends pope’s remarks on Islam Newsweek - VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI did not intend to offend Muslims with remarks about holy war, the Vatican said Thursday, scrambling to defend the pontiff as ... |
| Pope’s views on Jihad regrettable, says FO Pakistan Dawn, Pakistan - ISLAMABAD, Sept 14: The Foreign Office on Thursday deplored Pope Benedict’s remarks against Islam. Foreign Office spokesperson ... |
| Muslim anger grows at Pope speech BBC News, UK - A statement from the Vatican has failed to quell criticism of Pope Benedict XVI from Muslim leaders, after he made a speech about the concept of holy war. ... |
| Muslim leaders condemn Pope's speech, want apology Malaysia Star, Malaysia - CAIRO (Reuters) - Muslim leaders on Thursday condemned Pope Benedict over comments he made about Islam on a visit to Germany and demanded he apologise. ... |
 | Pope Benedict XVI angers Muslims during German visit Monsters and Critics.com, UK - By M&C News Sep 14, 2006, 21:22 GMT. Pope Benedict XVI is under fire by Muslim leaders for quoting perceived anti-Islamic comments ... |
 | Pope invited to a public debate Aljazeera.net, Qatar - By Ahmed Janabi. A Sharia professor at Qatar University has invited Pope Benedict XVI to participate in a public debate to challenge ... |
| Turk official seeks papal apology for Islam remark Malaysia Star, Malaysia - ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's top religious official was quoted on Thursday as saying Pope Benedict should apologise for comments he made about Islam and should ... |
| Pope criticised for Islam remarks Bangkok Post, Thailand - Rome/Ankara (dpa) - A Vatican spokesman on Thursday defended Pope Benedict XVI against criticism from Muslim groups for comments he made suggesting that Islam ... |
| Islamic leaders denounce Pope's remarks Ninemsn, Australia - AP - Islamic leaders in the Middle East denounced Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks about Islam and demanded an apology. "The remarks ... |
| Pope flayed for remarks Mumbai Mirror, India - Ankara: Turkey’s top Muslim religious leader on Thursday blasted Pope Benedict XVI for criticising Islam, describing the pontiff as hateful and opposing his ... |
| Vatican says pope did not want to offend Muslim sensibilities International Herald Tribune, France - VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI did not intend to offend Muslim sensibilities with remarks about holy war, the Vatican said Thursday night, scrambling to defend ... |
| Pope's attack on Islam sparks anger Times of India, India - MUNICH: Pope Benedict XVI's trip to his native Bavaria had all the sentimentality of a favourite son's homecoming but his provocative equation of Islam with ... |
 | 'The Dialogue Of Cultures'? Outlook (subscription), India - It was supposed to be a walk down memory lane, when Pope Benedict XVI returned to lecture some 1,500 students and faculty at the University of Regensburg ... |
 | Vatican denies attack on Islam ANSA, Italy - Pope's speech was against religion as motive for violence (ANSA) - Vatican City, September 14 - The Vatican denied on Thursday that Pope Benedict had attacked ... |
| Turkish cleric criticizes pope comments Houston Chronicle, United States - By BENJAMIN HARVEY Associated Press Writer. ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkey's top Islamic cleric asked Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday ... |
| Muslim Leaders Assail Pope’s Tough Speech on Islam New York Times, United States - ROME, Sept. 14 — As Pope Benedict XVI arrived back home from Germany, Muslim leaders strongly criticized a speech he gave on his ... |
| Pak Muslim scholars reject Pope's remarks Daily News & Analysis, India - ISLAMABAD: Muslim scholars and religious leaders in Pakistan on Thursday criticised Pope Benedict's remarks against Islam and urged him to play a positive role ... |
| Pope's quote causes Muslim anger BBC News, UK - Muslim religious leaders have accused Pope Benedict XVI of quoting anti-Islamic remarks during a speech at a German university this week. ... |
| Turkish cleric attacks pope's remarks about Islam International Herald Tribune, France - ISTANBUL, Turkey Turkey's top Islamic cleric asked Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday to take back recent remarks he made about Islam, and unleashed a string of ... |
| Pope criticised over Islam remarks Aljazeera.net, Qatar - Muslim scholars and religious leaders in Kuwait, Turkey and Pakistan have criticised Pope Benedict XVI for his remarks critical of Islam and urged him to play ... |
 | Dangerous Comment from Pope: Islam Preaches Violence Zaman Online, Turkey - By Timofey Nesitov, Munich. During a visit to his home country Germany, Pope Benedict XVI made some dangerous comments regarding Islam. ... |