Here's one news:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5351988.stm
"Pope Benedict XVI has said he is sorry that a speech in which he referred to Islam has offended Muslims. "

Here's a take on the Pope's stance towards Islam.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5352404.stm
Benedict XVI undoubtedly wants to achieve better relations with Islam, but there is an important proviso.

It can be summed up in a single word: reciprocity. It means that if Muslims want to enjoy religious freedom in the West, then Christians should have an equal right to follow their faith in Islamic states, without fear of persecution.



And here's another news:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/5353208.stm

Security has been tightened in Rome ahead of Pope Benedict XVI's first public appearance since making comments deemed offensive by many Muslims.
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In the West Bank city of Nablus, two churches were firebombed on Saturday in attacks claimed by a group which said it was protesting against the Pope's remarks.

Mind boggles who is being the gratuitous offender here. As they say, actions speak louder than the words.