Thursday, October 26, 2006

INDIAN CATHOLIC - Catholic aid organization says Turkey needs religious liberty that matches European standards

"Catholic aid organization says Turkey needs religious liberty that matches European standards

Konigstein (CNA) - In advance of Pope Benedict XVI’s late November trip to Turkey and in the midst of continuing talks regarding Turkey’s possible entry into the European Union, international aid agency, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), is asking for “religious liberty of European standard,” in Turkey.
In a press release Oct.25, ACN said “religious liberty of European standard” includes the legal recognition of Christian Churches in Turkey, especially in the areas of property ownership and the right to form priests."

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