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Continuing Story: Pope Benedict XVI's Interfaith Outreach (Domestic & International)

The Pope Joins In Multi-Faith Peace Song (Israel)
May 14, 2009–ITN  

Pope Discusses Islam Relations with Anglican Head (United Kingdom)
May 5, 2008–The Star/Reuters  

Pope, Iranian Scholars Discuss Christianity, Islam (Vatican City)
Apr 30, 2008–Fox News/AP  

At Synagogue, Pope Reiterates Respect For Jews (New York)
Apr 24, 2008–The Georgia Bulletin/CNS  

"The Vatican: Beyond the Abrahamic Dialogue," a Commentary by Eboo Patel (United States)
Apr 20, 2008–Newsweek/Washington Post  

Pope Supports RP’s Interfaith Initiative Before UN (Philippines)
Apr 19, 2008–INQUIRER.net  

Scripted Interreligious Encounter Sparks Spontaneous Remarks (United States)
Apr 18, 2008–Catholic Explorer/Catholic News Service  

A Blessing from Sanibel to the Vatican (United States)
Apr 17, 2008–The News Press  

US Hindu Leaders Defend Their Meeting with Pope (New York)
Apr 17, 2008–Sify News  

Despite Missteps, Pope Reaching Out to Other Faiths (United States)
Apr 15, 2008–The New York Times/Reuters  

US Muslim Group Declines to Meet Pope (United States)
Apr 15, 2008–The Charlotte Observer/AP  

Muslim Leaders Eager to Hear What Pope Has to Say in U.S. Visit (United States)
Apr 12, 2008–The Journal News  

Video: DC-Area Muslims to Meet with Pope (District Of Columbia)
Apr 9, 2008–CAIR/WJLA  

Pope Adds Meetings With Jewish Leaders to U.S. Itinerary (United States)
Apr 4, 2008–The New York Times  

Saudi King Calls for Interfaith Dialogue (Saudi Arabia)
Mar 25, 2008–The New York Times/AP  

Muslims, Vatican to Establish Permanent Dialogue (International)
Mar 5, 2008–Dawn  

Vatican, Muslims Plan 'Historic' Meeting (Vatican City)
Jan 2, 2008–The News & Observer/AP  

Vatican, in Shift, says Pope Won't Meet Dalai Lama (Vatican City)
Nov 27, 2007–The Star Online/Reuters  

Vatican to Accept Muslim Dialogue Call Soon (Vatican City)
Nov 25, 2007–Reuters  

Pope Benedict Praises Indonesia's Stance on Religion (Indonesia)
Nov 13, 2007–ABC Radio Australia  

Historic Saudi Visit to Vatican (Saudi Arabia)
Nov 6, 2007–BBC News  

Vatican Wishes Hindus Well for Diwali Festival (Vatican City)
Nov 5, 2007–EarthTimes  

Muslims Chide Pope for Not Moving Faster on Dialogue (United States)
Oct 24, 2007–The Pew Forum, Religion News Service  

Jewish Congress Chief Meets With Pope (Vatican City)
Oct 8, 2007–The Associated Press  

"Pope's Intolerant Comments May Set Stage for Positive Dialogue, " a Commentary by Dean Koldenhoven, former Mayor of Palos Heights (United States)
Jul 16, 2007–Daily Southtown  

Pope Reinstates Islam Department (Vatican City)
May 28, 2007–BBC News  

Pope Lauds Christian-Muslim Collaboration (Mali)
May 18, 2007–The Muslim News  

Vatican Delegation Going to Vietnam (Vietnam)
Mar 1, 2007–The Detroit News/AP  

City Scientist to Talk About Being Hindu in New Zealand (New Zealand)
Jan 28, 2007–The Rotorua Daily Post  

Turks Debate whether an Imam Can Revere the Cross (Turkey)
Dec 7, 2006–Turkish Daily News  

Three Faiths Share Adjoining Sites in Istanbul Neighborhood (Turkey)
Dec 4, 2006–Voice of America  

Pope Prays in Visit to Turkish Mosque (Turkey)
Dec 1, 2006–Mezun Group/Los Angeles Times  

Pope Begins Turkish Mosque Visit (Turkey)
Nov 30, 2006–BBC News  

Pope Shifts Focus to Christian Rights (Turkey)
Nov 30, 2006–Beliefnet/AP  

Dr. Mattson Interview on CNN about the Pope's Visit to Turkey (United States)
Nov 29, 2006–Islamic Society of North America Press Release  

Allure of Islam Signals a Shift Within Turkey (Turkey)
Nov 28, 2006–The New York Times  

Singapore may Host World Meeting of Religious Authorities (Singapore)
Nov 22, 2006–Yahoo! News  

"Spirit of Assisi" Unites Young in Prayer (Vatican City)
Nov 20, 2006–Catholic News Service  

United States of Religions (United States)
Sep 26, 2006–Here and Now/WGBH  

In Assisi, an International, Interfaith Meeting and Prayer for Peace (Italy)
Sep 4, 2006–International Herald Tribune/AP  

To Fight AIDS, Interfaith Collaboration Needed (Canada)
Aug 22, 2006–Zenit News Agency  

India Objects to Pope's Comments (India)
May 24, 2006–Deccan Herald  

King of Jordan to Meet Pope, Discuss Interfaith Ties (Jordan)
Sep 4, 2005–Yahoo! News/AFP  

Pope Benedict XVI Meets with Muslim Leaders in Cologne (Germany)
Aug 20, 2005–BBC News  

Pope Blocks Beatification of French Priest, Plans to Investigate Alleged Anti-Semitism (International)
Jun 16, 2005–The Washington Post  

Pope Vows to Fight Anti-Semitism and Improve Jewish Ties to Church (International)
Jun 9, 2005–BBC News  

Pope Benedict XVI Plans to Visit German Synagogue (Germany)
May 13, 2005–Yahoo! News/AP  

Buddhist Peace Fellowship Greets Pope Benedict XVI in Letter (International)
May 2, 2005–CommonDreams.org/Buddhist Peace Fellowship  

Pope Benedict XVI Reaches Out to Other Religious Leaders (International)
Apr 25, 2005–Yahoo! News/AP  

U.S. Muslims Praise Pope Benedict XVI for Meeting with Muslims (United States)
Apr 25, 2005–Newsday/AP  

Pope Benedict XVI Invites Rabbi to Installation (Vatican City)
Apr 21, 2005–Beliefnet/AP  

Pope Benedict XVI Vows to Continue Interfaith Dialogue (Vatican City)
Apr 20, 2005–Beliefnet/AP