Of the many articles circulating regarding the President's visit with Pope Benedict XVI, I found this one most interesting. In light of the recent attack on Iraqi priests and deacons, which I blogged about earlier in the week, the story brings up the question of exactly what the US is doing in Iraq to insure fair treatment of Christians. This is the first I've heard that we have a specific plan.
Anti-Christian discrimination by the majority Muslim population of Iraq was raised by Pope Benedict XVI at a meeting with US President George Bush in the Vatican today.
President Bush said the Pope wanted to discuss the "the worrisome situation in Iraq" and the treatment of Christians in the country.
At a press conference later with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, Bush said of the Pope: "He was concerned that the society that was evolving would not tolerate the Christian religion.
"He's worrisome about the Christians inside Iraq being mistreated by the Muslim majority."
The war was vigorously opposed by the late Pope John Paul II, and Benedict, in his Easter message, denounced the "continual slaughter" in Iraq.
Bush said he assured the Pope that the US was working hard to ensure that the Iraqi people treat Christians fairly.
Also, I have to wonder if we have a comical new "Bushism" in his assertion that the Pope is "worrisome," or was he misquoted?
Grrrrrrrrr....
Posted by: Gypsy | June 09, 2007 at 10:18 PM
I'd better elaborate..
Where's his stomach "bug of some sort" when it's really needed -- by others?
Posted by: Gypsy | June 09, 2007 at 11:00 PM
Ok, gotcha!
I was afraid you were being "worrisome" about my remark. However, fear not, I shall be back on Monday morning with new inflammatory material.
Posted by: Deacon DW | June 09, 2007 at 11:07 PM
ROFL! What, me worrisome?
Great.. I'll look forward to Monday. It'll give me time to put my flame retardant suit on inside-out. Have a wondrous Sunday.
Posted by: Gypsy | June 09, 2007 at 11:21 PM