November 26, 2006
Papal visit (2) - One the eve of the visit...
Finishing touches in Turkey ahead of Pope's visit
"Final preparations are under way in Turkey ahead of the Pope's journey there next week. For the first time since becoming Pontiff, whilst in Istanbul, Benedict XVI, will visit a mosque. There has been much speculation that the Turkish Prime Minister had hoped to avoid the Pope during his four-day tour. But now Recip Tayyip Erdogan says he may be able to catch him briefly at the airport on Tuesday as he flies out to a Nato summit and the Pontiff flies in.... It is reported that Pope's visit offers Turkey's Christians hope for improved religious rights and Extraordinary security measures for Pope in the mean time....
A banner, with the Turkish riot police in the background, that reads "We don't want the Pope in Turkey" is carried by a group of nationalists during a demonstration in Istanbul, Turkey....
Christopher in Anticipating Pope Benedict's Papal Visit to Turkey
On November 28, 2006, Pope Benedict will make an apostolic journey to the predominantly-Muslim country of Turkey. After the Regensburg address and the ensuing controversy, all eyes will be on the Benedict's visitation with Catholic and Orthodox Christian minority.
Christopher is the guy who maintain the Ratzinger Fan Club!
A Turkish woman brandishes her placards during an anti-Pope rally organized by Islam-based Welfare Party in Istanbul, November 26, 2006. Pope Benedict XVI is expected to arrive in Turkey on Tuesday. REUTERS/Fatih Saribas (TURKEY)
A Turkish riot police stands guard next to a minaret in down town Istanbul, Turkey during the anti-visit demonstration...
Istanbul Tory touches upon the the visit: The Pope comes to Turkey
Mustafa Akyol publishes in informative piece in two parts: How Turks See the Pope – Part I and Part II
Spiegel interviews Ali Bardakoglu, 54, is Turkey's highest Muslim dignitary.: SPIEGEL spoke to him about Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey next week and the reactions to the pontiff's Regensburg speech, widely noted for its criticism of Islam.
The New Anatolian seems to be more optimistic:
Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Turkey next week has a twofold importance for the country, as an opportunity to both cultivate dialogue among civilizations and boost Turkey's efforts to become a member of the European Union, according to diplomatic sources.Posted by erkan at November 26, 2006 02:51 PM | TrackBack
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