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Continuing Story: Controversy Over Pope Benedict XVI's Remarks on Islam (Domestic & International)

Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood Demands Pope Apologize (Jordan)
Apr 21, 2009–The Washington Post/AP  

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  

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

Pope's Secretary: Europe Faces Islamic Threat (Vatican City)
Aug 3, 2007–The Economic Times/AFP  

Iranian President Says Wounds Still Deep From Pope's Remarks on Islam (Iran)
May 3, 2007–Hindu Press International/AP  

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  

Muslim Students in Rome see Learning as a Two-way Street (Vatican City)
Nov 28, 2006–Los Angeles Times  

Leader Warns Turks Ahead of Pope's Visit (Turkey)
Nov 19, 2006–Beliefnet/AP  

On Visit to Turkey, Pope to Meet Islamic Cleric who Denounced Him (Turkey)
Nov 12, 2006–The Detroit News/AP  

Christian Population Falls in Holy Land (Israel)
Nov 11, 2006–The Washington Post/AP  

A Muslim Pope Luther? (Illinois)
Oct 23, 2006–Martin Marty Center  

Iraq's Christians Flee as Extremist Threat Worsens (Iraq)
Oct 20, 2006–The New York Times  

Muslim Scholars Write the Pope - and Everyone Else (Egypt)
Oct 19, 2006–The Christian Science Monitor  

Pope to Visit Turkey Despite Row (Turkey)
Oct 16, 2006–BBC News  

Shared Roots Spur Many Fights Among Abrahamic Religions (Vatican City)
Sep 30, 2006–The Dallas Morning News  

Visits Between Catholic and Muslim Clergy Ease Tensions (United States)
Sep 29, 2006–Detroit Free Press  

Muslim and Christian Leaders Gather in Paterson to Build Mutual Respect (United States)
Sep 28, 2006–The Star-Ledger/AP  

Pope Urges Religious Tolerance in Meeting with Islamic Leaders (International)
Sep 25, 2006–The Washington Times/AP  

Christians and Muslims Deplore Nablus Church Attacks (Middle East)
Sep 24, 2006–Ekklesia  

Catholic, Muslim Schoolgirls Gather in Dearborn to Find Common Ground (United States)
Sep 22, 2006–The Detroit News  

Christian-Muslim Relations Focused on by Many Chicagoland Efforts (United States)
Sep 22, 2006–Chicago Tribune  

The First Year of Benedict's Papacy Regarding Islam (International)
Sep 22, 2006–Q News  

US Muslims Meet with Vatican's US Ambassador (United States)
Sep 22, 2006–United Press International  

CAIR Launches Fundraising Campaign for Repairing Churches Damaged in Reaction to Pope's Comments (United States)
Sep 21, 2006–Brandenton Herald  

Cardinal Mahoney Meets with Southland Muslims (United States)
Sep 21, 2006–CBS  

Op/ed: "Now For the Real Debate" by Tariq Ramadan (International)
Sep 21, 2006–The Globe and Mail  

UN General Secretary Calls for Religious Tolerance (International)
Sep 21, 2006–The Associated Press  

Critics Say Pope Needs to Refocus on Interfaith Efforts (United States)
Sep 20, 2006–The Baltimore Sun  

"Pope Benedict's Comments Were Unwise and Provocative, But the Best Course for Muslims is to Turn the Other Cheek" by Raheel Raza and Tarek Fatah (International)
Sep 19, 2006–Muslim Wake Up!  

Michigan Religious Leaders Respond to Challenges Posed by Pope's Remarks (United States)
Sep 19, 2006–The Detroit News  

Pope's Apology Fails to Quell Protests (International)
Sep 19, 2006–The New York Times  

CAIR Calls for Increased Dialogue Between Catholics and Muslims (International)
Sep 18, 2006–United Press International  

In the West Bank and Gaza, Churches of Various Denominations Bombed (Israel)
Sep 18, 2006–Beliefnet/AP  

Indian Muslim Clerics Say Issue with Pope is "Closed" Following Apology; Urge Interfaith Dialogue (India)
Sep 18, 2006–Mumbai Mirror/PTI  

Muslims to Meet with Cardinal of Los Angeles to Keep Dialogue Afloat (United States)
Sep 18, 2006–The Press-Enterprise  

Opinion: "Pope Benedict XVI's Remarks on Islam Unwise and Damaging" (Vatican City)
Sep 18, 2006–The Jakarta Post  

Opinion: "We Cannot Afford to Maintain These Ancient Prejudices Against Islam" (Vatican City)
Sep 18, 2006–The Guardian  

Muslim Leader Asks for Dialogue with LA Cardinal to Reinforce Strong Ties (Vatican City)
Sep 17, 2006–CBC News  

Nun Murdered in Mogadishu; Shooting May be Related to Controversy over Pope's Comments (Somalia)
Sep 17, 2006–Yahoo! News/AP  

Opinion: "Pope's Remarks Reveal Need for Dialogue" (Vatican City)
Sep 17, 2006–Muslim Wake Up!  

Papacy Moves from Dialogue to Damage Control (Vatican City)
Sep 17, 2006–TIME Magazine  

Syrian Muslim and Christian Leaders Satisfied with Pope's Response (Syria)
Sep 17, 2006–Khaleej Times  

Vandalism at Mosque and Private Home of Muslim in Winnipeg (Canada)
Sep 17, 2006–CTV  

Vatican Expresses Concerns over "Wave of Hate" Following Pope's Comments (Vatican City)
Sep 17, 2006–The Guardian/The Press Association  

Pope Issues Apology Comments on Islam (Vatican City)
Sep 16, 2006–BBC News  

Protests and Condemnations in Response to Pope's Remarks on Islam (Vatican City)
Sep 16, 2006–The Washington Post  

Muslim Leaders Criticize Pope's Comments on Islam (Vatican City)
Sep 14, 2006–The New York Times