The crisis triggered by Pope XVI's recent remarks on Islam showed no abating Sunday, September 24, with Yusuf Islam saying its called into question Catholic theology that the pontiff cannot err, and EU Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso blasting Muslim reaction and European silence.
"At one point I used to believe that the Pope was infallible," Islam, previously British pop star Cat Stevens, told the BBC television referring to his time at a Catholic school.
Roman Catholic theology says that the pope cannot err in teachings on faith or morals, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP).
The former pop star, who reverted to Islam in 1977 and has since become a prominent member of Britain 's Muslim community, stressed that the pope's comments showed he was fallible.
"Because of the kind of interpretation he had of Islam, he should read Gandhi and find out what he said about Islam," said the singer, adding that the Indian leader had a more peaceful interpretation of the faith.
Islam is marking his comeback with a live performance in London on September 26 to an audience that includes former US president Bill Clinton, Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson as well as the famous acting couple, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Islamonline.net
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