This may very well be true but I don’t remember hearing about this at the time (almost a year ago) and given that the service commemorates martyrs of the catholic faith who perished at the hands of pagans - I would be very surprised if it were.
But if it is true I agree that it is disturbing given the context. Nevertheless a pope doing something foolish like this ( or kissing the koran ) affects not at all the truth of Catholicism.
correction - almost two years ago.
Then the church needs to reevaluate it's pope selection process and find men of more wisdom and discernment.
There are better ways to connect with those of different religions to hear the gospel and to encourage them to receive Christ.
Since you mentioned it, why DID the previous pope kiss the koran?