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POPE CALLS FOR PRAYERS FOR HIS APOSTOLIC TRIP TO TURKEY

VATICAN CITY, NOV 26, 2006 (VIS) - After praying the Angelus with the thousands
of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope recalled how tomorrow,
Tuesday, he begins his apostolic trip to Turkey where, between November 28 and
December 1, he will visit Ankara, Ephesus and Istanbul.

"From this moment," he said, "I would like to send my cordial greetings to the
dear Turkish people, so rich in history and culture. To that people, and to
their representatives, I extend sentiments of respect and sincere friendship."

Benedict XVI also mentioned the "deep emotion" he felt at having the
opportunity to meet the country's "small Catholic community, which is ever
present in my heart, and to unite myself fraternally with the Orthodox Church
for the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle," on November 30.

"I trustingly follow the footsteps of my venerated predecessors, Paul VI and
John Paul II, and I invoke the celestial protection of Blessed John XXIII who
for ten years was apostolic delegate in Turkey and nourished great affection
and respect for that country."

The Holy Father concluded his remarks by asking everyone to accompany him "with
prayer, that this pilgrimage may bring the fruits that God desires."

Pope Benedict then went on to recall World AIDS Day which falls on December 1.
"May this circumstance," he said, "favor greater responsibility in the
treatment of the illness, and a commitment to prevent all discrimination
against those afflicted by it. Invoking the comfort of the Lord upon the sick
and the families, I encourage the many initiatives the Church operates in this
field."
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