Pope's comments about violence of Islam leads to violent protests

Pope Benedict quoted a Byzantine emperor in a speech a few days ago:

Show me just what Muhammad brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached.

This offended many Muslims, some of whom responded with violent protests.

And earlier today, two West Bank churches were struck by firebombs. The assailants said the reason they bombed the churches was the Pope's recent comments about Islam.

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