Benedict Xvi
Peacemaker
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6129368 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Drew Christiansen (Research!America (United States), corresponding author) |
| Year | 2007 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 17-23 |
| Publication date | 2007-12-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The Review of Faith & International Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1931-7743 • E-ISSN: 1557-0274 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/15570274.2007.9523307 |
| OpenAlex | W2048483681 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
Pope Benedict XVI has had unexpected success as a religious diplomat, advocating for peace between Christians and Muslims. Despite offending the Muslim community in a speech given during his first year as Pope, he has since taken great steps towardsreconciliation. At a public appearance in Turkey in 2007, Pope Benedict and Muslims leaders emphasized the commonalities between their religions in order to promote a peaceful relationship. While many had low hopes for the Pope's diplomatic abilities, he has, by forming relationships with Muslim leaders, in fact, advanced understanding between the two faiths
Peaceful coexistence · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Theology · American Constitutional Law and Politics · Law · Philosophy · Religion and Society Interactions · Religion, Society, and Development · Religious studies
| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |