Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M ., CUA president, has provided several major media interviews regarding Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks on Islam. His recent comments on the nationally syndicated Diane Rehm show can be heard below.

CUA President Comments on Controversy over the Pope's Remarks

From: The Diane Rehm Show Date: Sept. 19, 2006 Host: Diane Rehm Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, C.M., Catholic University's president, has provided several major media interviews regarding Pope Benedict XVI's recent remarks on Islam, which have sparked a negative reaction in the Muslim world. He provided the Catholic perspective as a guest on CNN on Sept 16 and on the Bill Bennett Morning in America radio show on Sept 18. On September 19 he participated in an hourlong dialogue on the topic on the Diane Rehm show. All of the programs were broadcast live to a national audience. To hear the Diane Rehm Show in question, visit: http://www.wamu.org/programs/dr/06/09/19.php#11233 .

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