Date of source: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 to Wednesday, April 5, 2000
The apology of the Pope transformed the Jews into victims, so that we shouldn’t bother them any more, even if they occupy our land, as they have had enough problems or suffering during the Holocaust. Why didn’t the Church’s leader raise the logical question: "What is the guilt of Palestinians [that...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 to Tuesday, April 4, 2000
This is a criticism of Pope John Paul’s visit to St. Catherine’s monastery. The author argues that this is a Jewish memorial monument and that it would have been better if the visit hadn’t happened.
Date of source: Thursday, March 30, 2000
A list is given of the Azhar delegates to the current meeting at the Vatican between representatives of the Azhar and the Vatican.
Date of source: Monday, March 27, 2000
During his historical visit to Jerusalem, His Holiness asked the Jews for forgiveness for the sins of the Christians throughout the past centuries, renewing the commitment of the Catholic Church to maintain brotherhood with the "People of the Covenant."
Date of source: Friday, March 24, 2000
Subtitles: The Muslims: The apology is political and not religious. The Catholics: The Pope’s aim is spreading peace. The Orthodox: The apology represents a European vision and not a Christian vision. The apology declaration which was delivered by Pope John Paul II, the Pope of Vatican, during the...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 22, 2000 to Tuesday, March 28, 2000
A historical apology of Pope John Paul II, who speaks on behalf of one billion Catholics in the whole world, took place on March 12 [2000] after a Mass officiated by the Pontiff and with the presence of 70 cardinals. Bishop Yohanna Qolta discusses it contents.
Date of source: Thursday, March 23, 2000
Pope John Paul II, stopped the Mass, which he was holding in the cradle yard in Jerusalem when he heard the Islamic noon call to prayer from a mosque that faces the yard. The Pope and all the attendants who participated in the Mass waited until the call to prayer finished in order to resume the...
Date of source: Wednesday, March 22, 2000
The Vatican was very happy and worried at the same time due to the Pope’s visit to the Holy Lands. Nobody can deny that the Pope faces political dangers when he tries to talk politics at all. Every party waits for a declaration from the Pope in order to demonstrate his support of it.
Date of source: Sunday, March 26, 2000
It is not possible for the Vatican to adopt any doctrine but that of Jesus Christ, because to do so would demolish its role and mission. So the formula of dialogue is careful and clear, it means only coexistence, and fraternity, but not dialogue concerning, nor the solution of, pending issues.
Date of source: Tuesday, March 21, 2000
Yesterday, Pope John Paul visited the Holy Lands... Among the principal reasons for this visit is improving the relations between Christians, Jews and Muslims. Still, the Pope will have to pass through religious and diplomatic obstacles. Some of the Jordanians said they have their doubts about the...