October 01, 2009
Pope Benedict XVI met on October 1 with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari. The meeting took place at a time when members of Pakistan's Christian minority are protesting the lack of government support for their security in the face of attacks by Islamic militants. Although the Vatican said that the Pope's talks with Zardari were "cordial," an official statement confirmed that the Pontiff spoke about the need "to create a society more tolerant and harmonious in all its aspects." The statement continued:
Evoking recent episodes of violence against Christian communities in some localities, and the elements that have favoured such serious incidents, emphasis was given to the need to overcome all forms of discrimination based on religious affiliation, with the aim of promoting respect for the rights of all citizens.
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