"Definitive: Pope Benedict has changed his position on Turkey's EU membership
One might recall back in November a small media storm was created when our Holy Father visited Turkey. Apart from the problematic nature of certain things like entering the blue mosque (something I am still pondering since I don't have all the facts behind that), there were statements by the Turkish Prime Minister that Pope Benedict would support Turkey's EU bid."
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