[stephenjohnbanker]

Sounds like Kerry......damn.

[wolf78]

Sounds like Kerry......damn.

Actually it does not. The pope hasn't moved an inch from his initial position. During the lecture he said twice "I quote", making sure everyone got it that these weren't his words. On the other hand: "invitation to... frank and sincere dialogue" is diplomaticspeak for: "I'm gonna continue to criticize you if the occasion calls for it and now stop whining you crybabies!".

Because other than his predecessor, whose mantra was "harmony", Benedict's message is all about reciprocity, i.e.: You wanna be tolerated, then tolerate Christian churches and missionaries in e.g. Turkey.