Thursday, February 05, 2009

Holy Father calls for freedom of religion and worship in Turkey

"Holy Father calls for freedom of religion and worship in Turkey

Vatican City, Feb 2, 2009 / 11:38 am (CNA).- In his address to bishops from the Episcopal Conference of Turkey, who are visiting the Vatican for their “ad limina” visit, Pope Benedict XVI stressed that it is up to the Turkish State to “provide effective guarantees that all citizens and all religious communities may enjoy freedom of worship and religion.”"

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