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Pope's remarks on Islam put into context [audio 5min]

The fallout continues from Pope Benedict XVI's recent speech addressing Islam, and the Pope's subsequent apology. The Pope's approach to Islam is rooted both in the history of the church, and in the world's modern realities. Lynn Neary talks bout the Pope's remarks to John Allen, Vatican correspondent for National Catholic Reporter; and James Reston, author of several books on the Crusades.
Read entire article at NPR "Morning Edition"