[Irenic]

I can’t image Paul ever telling the Greeks that their faith in Apollo would help them.

That's a good comparison and helps make more clear what bothered me about what the Pope said.

I've read some of the Quran and it doesn't move my heart. The bible, yes, I've found comfort and help in reading it.

If the Pope wants to help people and believes with all his being that Christ is the way-- I just can't grasp his comment.

[HarleyD]

Neither can I. God gives understanding to His word to those who seek it. One only needs to ask His forgiveness for their stubborn heart and request His help to show them the way. He will do so. Christ is the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Him.

Psa 86:15-16 But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. Turn to me and be gracious to me; give your strength to your servant, and save the son of your maidservant.

Psa 119:26-27 When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works.