Pope’s remarks were taken out of context

THE Pope quotes a 14th century Byzantine emperor whose city was under attack from Muslims as saying Islam is “spread by the sword”.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2006 - 01:00
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This was after he quoted from the Koran: “There is no compulsion in religion.”

In addition, the Pope said the emperor should have known the Koran said this.

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