Posted on 03/22/2008 3:18:39 PM PDT by cardinal4
Italy's most prominent Muslim commentator is converting to Catholicism by being baptized by the pope at an Easter vigil, the Vatican announced Saturday.
Magdi Allam is the deputy editor of the Corriere della Sera newspaper and writes often on Muslim and Arab affairs. Born in Egypt, he has described himself as a non-practicing Muslim. He has long spoken out against extremism and in favor of tolerance.
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Good gosh....I didn’t think anyone would replace Salmon Rusdie as #1 on the “must die” list for the Muslims....
Nope, I think Benedict and his convert will head that list now..
Brings to mind the upcoming movie, “Iron Man,” cause they are gonna need those suits.
Bump.
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