This is all due to the occupation, no doubt:
The group, which calls itself the “Army of guidance,” sent an announcement to news agencies based in Gaza saying that “every place relevant to Christian will be a target until the cursed infidel – the Vatican – apologizes to Muslims.”
Hardline Islamic groups were offended by the Pope’s citing of a Byzantine emperor who criticized Islam’s founder Mohammad’s command to spread Islamic faith by the sword.
Last Friday, the 1,400 year old St. Perfidious Greek Orthodox church in Gaza was among seven Christian targets burned or vandalized Friday throughout PA-controlled areas.
There's a St. Perfidious?
Pope Benedict XVI has refused to apologize for merely citing quotations, but said he was “deeply sorry” for the Muslim reaction to his words – which he stressed do not constitute his own opinion.
Though touted as an apology by the Vatican’s own PR team, Islamic leaders continue to demand submission from the leader of Catholicism.
The chief Islamic Mufti of Jerusalem Mohammed Hussein called the Pope’s statements, insufficient and demanded a “clear apology” Tuesday. He condemned attacks on churches but insisted the Pope himself is responsible for the Muslim violence.
Related:
Elder of Ziyon has posted some Arab cartoons blaming you know who for the Pope's comments, and this
item at Huffington Post is going to make
DovBear real happy.
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