Turkish cleric: Vatican statement 'not enough'

Turkey’s ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI today, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with remarks he made about Islam.

Turkish cleric: Vatican statement 'not enough'
Fri, 15 Sep, 2006 - 17:12

Turkey’s ruling Islamic-rooted party joined a wave of criticism of Pope Benedict XVI today, accusing him of trying to revive the spirit of the Crusades with remarks he made about Islam.

Muslim leaders in the Middle East expressed dismay and Pakistan’s parliament unanimously condemned the Pope.

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