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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Friday, November 24, 2006
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