Pope Francis has said equating Islam
to terrorism is "foolish" in an interview with an Italian local
newspaper.
"It might be coming out of many people's mouths, but this
equation is a lie and it is foolish," Francis said in the
interview published by L'Eco di Bergamo on Thursday, the day the
body of Pope John XXIII returns to his northern Italian home
city.
"The most important role (of religions) is that of promoting
a culture of encounter, together in the promotion of true
education for responsible behaviour that takes care of
creation".
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