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Pope praised for making apology

Last Updated: Saturday, 16 September 2006, 13:16 GMT 14:16 UK

Muslim groups in the UK have praised Pope Benedict XVI for apologising after Muslims were offended by his speech.

The Vatican said the Pope was sorry he had offended Muslims by using a quote stating Muhammad had brought only "evil and inhuman" things to the world.

The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) said the Pope made "a good first step" in "recognising the hurt he caused".

Ajmal Masroor of the Islamic Society of Britain said it was "greatly noble" of him to accept "his mistake".

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Reacting to the Pope's statement of regret, the MCB continued: "But (we are) not sure whether this is enough of an apology.

"It would've been better if he'd said the views of the emperor no way accorded with his. There is still a concern that he has not repudiated the views of the emperor."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/5352040.stm