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Archive Home > 2009 > May > 09 > Pope Benedict’s Mideast trip falls under clouds that John Paul’s didn’t In Jordan, pope expresses ‘deep respect’ for Islam

Pope Benedict’s Mideast trip falls under clouds that John Paul’s didn’t In Jordan, pope expresses ‘deep respect’ for Islam

By Victor L. Simpson By Victor L. Simpson / The Bulletin
May 9, 2009

VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI began a weeklong tour in the Middle East on Friday, a self-described “pilgrim of peace” seeking to strengthen frayed ties with Muslims and Jews and give support to his beleaguered Christian flock in the region.

The trip is designed....

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