Greek bishop asks Pope to return piece of Parthenon
SOURCE: Reuters (12-14-06)
Greece's top religious leader asked Pope Benedict
on Thursday to return a piece of the Parthenon in the Vatican Museums,
Greek officials said.
Christodoulos, Orthodox archbishop of Athens and of all Greece, made the request during a visit when he and the Pope signed a joint declaration on issues of common concern, such as the defense of life.
According to spokesmen for Christodoulos, the Pope was a bit perplexed by the request, perhaps not knowing that the vast museums he technically owns as sovereign of Vatican City have a fragment of the 5th century BC structure.
He said he would consider the request, they said.
Source:
Reuters
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Date:
12-14-06
