Pope to meet Waldheim despite protests at Vatican
The Vatican confirmed Pope John Paul II will meet Kurt Waldheim, despite global outcry from Israel and Jewish groups over Waldheim’s WWII Nazi era ties. Waldheim, Austrian president, will visit the Vatican for a formal welcome with full honors and a private audience.
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Vatican defends Waldheim visit amid protests
The Vatican says the Waldheim audience remains on schedule despite protests from Italy's Proletarian Democracy Party and anti fascist groups. Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro notes no change in plans and says the visit was requested by Waldheim. The row echoes earlier Vatican moves irking Israel and Jewish groups over meetings with Israeli leaders in Jerusalem and Arafat’s prior Vatican talk.
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