"Muslim Turks invite the Pope to an inter-religious symposium
by Mavi Zambak
Erdogan backs the move of dialogue. Politicians and journalists of his party fear “the vaticanisation of Turkey”.
Ankara (AsiaNews) – The Nuncio of Ankara, Edmond Farhat, supports the presence of Pope Benedict XVI in Turkey for an international symposium entitled “Meeting of civilisations”, which will be held from 25 to 30 September in Antioch in the region of Hatay. The meeting is promoted by the Prefect
Abdulkadir Sari, together with the mayor of Antioch and Muslim representatives from civil and religious spheres. The initiative aims to boost peace and dialogue between civilizations and religions, possible only through reciprocal knowledge and respect. At least 170 personalities from around the world have been invited to the symposium."
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