Pope Discusses Islam Relations with Anglican Head

May 5, 2008

Author: Philip Pullella

Source: The Star

Wire Service: Reuters

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2008/5/6/worldupdates/2008-05-05T214642Z_01_NOOTR_RTRMDNC_0_-334149-1&sec=Worldupdates

Pope Benedict and the Archbishop of Canterbury discussed Christian-Muslim relations on Monday in their first meeting since the Anglican leader caused a storm with comments on the role of Sharia law in Britain.

The Vatican said the Pope had received Rowan Williams in a private audience but gave no details.

An Anglican spokesman said the two spoke privately for about 20 minutes and discussed Christian-Muslim relations, inter-faith dialogue and the Pope's impression of his visit to the United States last month.

He described the visit, the second official meeting between the Pope and the spiritual leader of the world's 77 million Anglicans, as "warm and friendly".