Date of source: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Samīr Marqus summarizes a lecture he had delivered about religion in international relations, and sheds light on the Vatican Document, believing that understanding the document requires digging deeper in the socio-political background of the Catholic Church.
Date of source: Sunday, July 15, 2007
The author criticizes the sad reality of the church and calls for more simplicity, realism, and positivism.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Bishop Bisantī of Ḥilwān and al-Ma‘sarah and one of the main references in the Coptic Orthodox Church asserted that the Coptic Orthodox Church has rejected all forms of foreign interference and has denied all allegations about the church’s intention to assign a successor to Pope Shenouda. Many...
Date of source: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Another controversial statement from Pope Benedict XVI reads: “There is one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church, and […] outside this church there is neither salvation nor remission of sins.” Reactions from churches in Egypt varied between denunciation and doubts about the authenticity of an alleged...
Date of source: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The Vatican issued a statement announcing that Pope Benedict XVI appointed French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran yesterday to lead the Pontifical Council for Inter-Religious Dialogue, which oversees Vatican-Muslim relations.
Date of source: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Dr. Ḥusām ‘Īssá re-interprets Pope Benedict’s lecture delivered in Germany from an Orientalists’ point of view.
Date of source: Saturday, June 2, 2007
Associated Press has revealed that Pope Benedict XVI, the Vatican pope, is currently planning to restore the Vatican office that specializes in relations and dialogue with Muslims.
Date of source: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Attacking other religions and wasting time in proving them wrong will lead to anger and outrage which can only result in the nation paying the price.
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The Basilica of Saint Peter has recently seen the inauguration of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, the 265th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City 16 days after the funeral of Pope John Paul II.
Date of source: Monday, April 23, 2007
Muslim residents of the Italian city of Vigevano sent a message to the Roman Pope Benedict XVI during his visit to the city. They praised the role the pope plays in spreading international peace and understanding.