Thursday, November 30, 2006

Mixed Messages? The Pope Emphasizes Christian Roots of Europe - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News

"The Pope Emphasizes Christian Roots of Europe

On his first day in Turkey, the pope seemingly supported Turkey's European Union aspirations. On Thursday, though, he emphasized Europe's Christian heritage. So which is it?

So far this week, it has been easy to forget that Pope Benedict XVI's original purpose for visiting Turkey was to repair relations with the Orthodox Church. Damage control -- made necessary by September comments which angered Muslims across the globe -- has seemed like the theme of his visit."

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