Pope's visit overshadowed by Cardinal's 'third world' comments

Pope Benedict’s historic arrival in Britain today was overshadowed by comments comparing the nation with a “third world country”.

Pope's visit overshadowed by Cardinal's 'third world' comments
Thu, 16 Sep, 2010 - 08:03

Pope Benedict’s historic arrival in Britain today was overshadowed by comments comparing the nation with a “third world country”.

German-born Cardinal Walter Kasper, 77, who was due to join the Pope’s entourage, pulled out of the trip yesterday following his remarks made during an interview with the German magazine Focus.

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