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S/Mon Sept 18 -

CATHOLICS BESIEGED -

*Prominent Islamic scholar Dr Yousef Qaradawi criticised Pope Benedict XVI for his remarks critical of Islam, saying that the Pope showed no respect [sic] for Muslims’ sanctities by such "unjustified" remarks.*

:: By Anwar Elshamy ::
-- GulfTimes Qatar --

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Just outside
Westminster Cathedral today...

:: UK Blogger :: attends church
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*Under Benedict, the key issue, in Vatican-speak, is not 'dialogue' but 'reciprocity'. Even before his election, there was a growing feeling among Catholic prelates that dialogue with Islam consisted largely of Catholic initiatives.*

:: John Hooper :: in Rome
-- UK Guardian/Observer --

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