Organisation: Religious Affairs Directorate

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Religious freedom 'essential', Pope tells Turks

Guarantees of religious freedom are essential for a just society, Pope Benedict XVI said today following meetings with the Islamic cleric who oversees Turkey’s religious affairs.

Tue, 28 Nov, 2006

Turkish cleric: 'Criticising Islam threatens world peace'

A leading Turkish cleric today called criticism of Islam a serious threat to world peace as Turkey prepared for a controversial visit by Pope Benedict XVI later in the month.

Wed, 01 Nov, 2006

Pope's Turkey visit 'still on' despite Muslim anger

Catholic bishops met in Istanbul today and decided the Pope’s visit to Turkey in November should go ahead despite anger in the Islamic world over his comments about Islam and holy war, Vatican spokesman George Marovic said.

Mon, 18 Sep, 2006