In an effort at damage control, the Pope meets Ambassadors from 21 countries and a representative from the Arab League, as well as Islamic representatives in Italy, to once again express his "profound respect...for Muslim believers"
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The Pope once again clarifies his position on the quotation which "unfortunately, lent itself to possible misunderstanding" and that he has "profound respect for world religions and for Muslims"
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'...for the reactions in some countries to a few passages of my address at the University of Regensburg, which were considered offensive to the sensibility of Muslims'
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The Pope causes a stir by quoting a 14th century "erudite Byzantine [Christian] emperor" Manuel II Paleologus, "Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by th
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