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Source: NPR "All Things Considered"

Roundup

9-17-06

Reaction to Muhammad remarks jars Pope [audio 2min]

The Muslim world remains angry about remarks from Pope Benedict XVI. The pontiff quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor who disparaged the prophet Muhammad. The Vatican says the pope is upset at the reaction.

Read entire article at NPR "All Things Considered"