[annalex]

the Holy Father chose to use another word, just to avoid this kind of discussion.

Yes, I understand. But the focus on his choice is itself a discussion, and one leading to distortions of the Catechism given us by the Holy Church.

[RobbyS]

The problem with the use of “Allah,” is that 99% of the world doesn’t know of the existence of Arab Christians. This includes the Muslims who would think that the pope is acknowledging Mohammed’s false conception of God.