Christian talks with Muslims praised

POPE BENEDICT XVI met leaders of the Muslim community, welcoming progress in Christian-Muslim dialogue and saying the Catholic Church wanted to continue “building bridges of friendship” with all other religions.

Tue, 26 Apr, 2005 - 01:00

Frances d'Emilio

He was speaking after he received leaders of other faiths and Christian Churches in the first private audience of his Pontificate.

He said he particularly wanted to recognise the presence of the Muslim community at his inaugural Mass.

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