Pakistani Muslims Protest Pope’s Words on Blasphemy, Burn Him in Effigy

Pakistani Religious leaders hold banners and chant slogans during a protest against Pope Benedict XVI\'s recent statements about Pakistan\'s blasphemy laws in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI urged Pakistan to reverse its blasphemy laws, saying Monday they were a pretext for violence against non-Muslims, and demanded that all governments do more so Christians can practice their faith without fear. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)Pakistani women, supporters of Pakistan\'s fundamentalist party Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) hold placards and banner during a protest Catholic Vote.org ^ | 1/13/11 | Thomas Peters

Pakistani Religious leaders hold banners and chant slogans during a protest against Pope Benedict XVI’s recent statements about Pakistan’s blasphemy laws in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Pope Benedict XVI urged Pakistan to reverse its blasphemy laws, saying Monday they were a pretext for violence against non-Muslims, and demanded that all governments do more so Christians can practice their faith without fear.

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