Pope Benedict XVI's trip to Turkey this week may well test the scholarly pontiff's diplomatic skills. The visit comes during a difficult period in Turkey's relationship with the West, and a recent Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that public opinion in Turkey reflects this contentious atmosphere.
Released: November 27, 2006
Turkey: Troubled Terrain for Pope Benedict
Pope Benedict XVI's trip to Turkey this week may well test the scholarly pontiff's diplomatic skills. The visit comes during a difficult period in Turkey's relationship with the West, and a recent Pew Global Attitudes survey finds that public opinion in Turkey reflects this contentious atmosphere.
Read the full analysis at pewresearch.org