” “"In the course of the Assembly said Monsignor Marovitch the Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Lucibello, read a statement from the Secretary of State, Cardinal Bertone, explaining the Pontiff’s real intentions. The newspapers here however are still asking for the Holy Father to apologise. The atmosphere is not however excessively negative and, for the moment, there have been no violent or threatening events against the Church. The only symbolic protest took place in Ankara where members of an Islamic Association placed a black wreath in front of the Apostolic Nunciature. The atmosphere is however slowly returning to normal and this allows us to hope for a serene and safe visit. What has happened he concluded will only strengthen Benedict’s wish to continue on the path of dialogue between religions".” ”
