The pontiff yesterday apologised for causing offence during a lecture last week. Quoting a medieval emperor, his words were taken to mean that he called the prophet Mohammed evil and inhuman. He insisted he was deeply sorry but his humbling words did not go far enough to silence all his critics or quell the violence and anger he has triggered. A nun was shot dead in Somalia by Islamic gunmen and churches came under attack in Palestine. Choudarys appeal for the death of Pope Benedict was the second time he has been linked with apparent incitement to murder within a year. Yesterday he said: The Muslims take their religion very seriously and non-Muslims must appreciate that and that must also understand that there may be serious consequences if you insult Islam and the prophet. Whoever insults the message of Mohammed is going to be subject to capital punishment. He added: I am here have a peaceful demonstration. But there may be people in Italy or other parts of the world who would carry that out. I think that warning needs to be understood by all people who want to insult Islam and want to insult the prophet of Islam.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 02:37:37 +0000
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