Pope remembers Jewish Holocaust victims during Israel visitJERUSALEM — Pope Benedict XVI pledged to remember the six million Jews killed in the Holocaust on Monday, as he sought to repair strains created by his decision to lift the excommunication of a bishop who denied the genocide took place. Pope pledges to remember Jews killed in Holocaust on visit to Israel to improve ties with JewsJERUSALEM — Pope Benedict XVI says the cries of Holocaust victims continue to reverberate 60 years after the second World War. Pope calls for Palestinian homeland at start of Israel visit aimed at easing strains with JewsTEL AVIV, Israel — Pope Benedict XVI called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian homeland immediately after he arrived in Israel Monday, a stance that could put him at odds with his hosts on a trip aimed at easing strains between the Vatican and Jews. Pope calls for Palestinian state upon arrival in Israel, plunging right in to Mideast politicsTEL AVIV, Israel — Pope Benedict XVI has called for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, immediately plunging into Middle East politics upon his arrival in Israel. Pope kicks off trip to Israel, Palestinian areas in bid to improve interfaith relationsTEL AVIV, Israel — Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Israel on an emotion-charged visit to the Holy Land hoping to improve relations with Jews and Muslims. Pope calls visit to mosque a highlight of his trip to Jordan as he prepares to go to IsraelAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians and Muslims on Monday to work toward religious tolerance and said his visit to a Jordan’s largest mosque was one of the highlights so far of his first Middle East pilgrimage. Pope urges Mideast Christians to persevere in their faith despite hardships of poverty, warAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI praised Sunday the courage of Middle East Christians who cling to their faith despite war and adversity, addressing a crowd of 20,000 who filled a sports stadium where he celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage. Pope urges Middle East Christians to persevere in their faith during Mass in JordanAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI urged Middle East Christians Sunday to persevere in their faith despite hardships threatening their ancient communities, addressing a crowd of 20,000 people who filled a sports stadium where he celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Holy Land pilgrimage. Pope celebrates first open-air Mass of Middle East trip, drawing Catholics from across regionAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the first open-air Mass of his Middle East trip Sunday, drawing Catholics from Iraq and other Christian communities across the region. Pope celebrates open air mass in Jordan sports stadium, thousands of Mideast Catholics attendAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI is celebrating an open air mass in a sports stadium in the Jordanian capital. Adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope but complains that West has distorted views of IslamAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for expressing regret after a speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad but complained the West continues to have a distorted view of Islam. Religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope for conveying regret after controversial speechAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for expressing regret after a speech three years ago that many Muslims deemed insulting to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanks pope for ‘regret’ after speech about Islam’s prophetAMMAN, Jordan — The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked Pope Benedict XVI on Saturday for his expression of “regret” after a 2006 speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. Pope says Middle East visit a reminder of ‘inseparable bond’ between church and Jewish peopleAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI said Saturday that his visit to the Middle East was a reminder of the “inseparable bond” between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people, a relationship that has been strained at times under his leadership. Pope arrives at Mount Nebo in Jordan where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised LandAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI has arrived at Mount Nebo, where the Bible says Moses saw the Promised Land. Pope expresses respect for Islam as he begins first Middle East visitAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI began his first trip to the Middle East on Friday, expressing his “deep respect” for Islam and hopes that the Catholic Church would be a force for peace in the region as he treaded carefully following past missteps with Muslims and Jews. Pope hopes church can play role in the Middle East peace process as he begins visit to regionAMMAN, Jordan — Pope Benedict XVI said Friday he hopes the Catholic church can play a role in the Middle East peace process as he began his first trip to the region with a stop in Jordan, where he hopes to improve frayed ties with Muslims. |
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