volkszorn
September 10th, 2006, 01:28 PM
http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,2144,2169392,00.html
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Pope urges Germany to do more for Muslim integration
A day earlier, the pope said on his arrival in Munich that there was "fatigue everywhere" but added: "German Catholicism is not as tired as some people think."
German President Horst Köhler, a Protestant, urged the Pope on Friday to do more to foster ecumenical cooperation.
"Even if we can't sweep aside 500 years with clever discussions, we will try with our hearts and our heads to come closer," the Pope replied, referring to the Reformation in the 16th century that split Western Christianity.
http://www.dw-world.de/image/0,,2169400_4,00.jpg
Pope Benedict met with German President Horst Köhler
Benedict also suggested Germany could improve Muslim integration, Köhler said after a private meeting.
"He made clear that we should try to make a greater effort to integrate Muslim citizens," Köhler said. "He said Germany could give a signal to the Muslim world that we want to live happily together, that they are welcome."
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Pope urges Germany to do more for Muslim integration
A day earlier, the pope said on his arrival in Munich that there was "fatigue everywhere" but added: "German Catholicism is not as tired as some people think."
German President Horst Köhler, a Protestant, urged the Pope on Friday to do more to foster ecumenical cooperation.
"Even if we can't sweep aside 500 years with clever discussions, we will try with our hearts and our heads to come closer," the Pope replied, referring to the Reformation in the 16th century that split Western Christianity.
http://www.dw-world.de/image/0,,2169400_4,00.jpg
Pope Benedict met with German President Horst Köhler
Benedict also suggested Germany could improve Muslim integration, Köhler said after a private meeting.
"He made clear that we should try to make a greater effort to integrate Muslim citizens," Köhler said. "He said Germany could give a signal to the Muslim world that we want to live happily together, that they are welcome."
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