Friday, November 24, 2006

VATICAN: POPE MAY VISIT "BLUE MOSQUE" IN TURKEY

Pope Might Visit Blue Mosque
By Zaman, Ankara

Turkey views Catholic leader Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Turkey next week as a chance to enhance inter-cultural dialogue.

The pope is expected to deliver some contributory statements ahead of his visit to Turkey.

Although not included in his official program, the pope might pay a visit to the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.

Turkey has completed all preparations for the visit days in advance. High-level security measures will be taken.

The pope will pay a formal visit to Ankara and a private one to Istanbul.

The pope’s visit coincides with Saint Andrew’s Feast, seen as significant for the 300 year-old religious day’s connection to Constantinople.

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