"Religions may and must be factors of peace, but unfortunately they may also be misunderstood and used to cause violence and death", and, in this respect, the Islam-Christian dialogue, directed to achieving "a good mutual acquaintance and respect", is "a chance for the world". This was said by Benedict XVI, as he received, today, Aly Hamada Mekhemar, ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Holy See, for the submission of her credentials. "A climate of dialogue and reconciliation that might further a culture a peace", stated the Pope, along with the "respect of the sensitivity and history of every country or human or religious community, multilateral meetings and above all a veritable will to pursue peace will promote the reconciliation of peoples and a peaceful cohabitation". The Pontiff did not forget to praise the hospitality of Egypt in whose lands "very many Christian and Muslim refugees have come in search of safety and peace" and said he believes "Catholic tourists will soon be allowed to fittingly pray God in appropriate places of worship in the new tourist resorts that have been developed over the last few years. This concluded Benedict XVI would be a nice message that Egypt would give to the world, by promoting fraternal relations between religions and peoples, in full agreement with its ancient, noble tradition".” ” ” ” ” “
