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Liputan6.com, Nicosia: Pope Benedict XVI complained about the lack of international attention to the fate of thousands of Christian church members who exodus out of the Middle East due to the war in Nicosia, Cyprus. Pope Benedict's complaint was delivered on Sunday (6 / 6).

In the last Mass in Cyprus visit, Pope Benedict prayed the Bishop hoped the meeting in Rome in October around the world later, get the attention of the international community for the fate of Christians in the Middle East who are suffering due to their beliefs. 78-year-old Pope's opinion during the conflict was due to the rise of political Islam in Arabia, Turkey, Iran and extremist movements as a threat to all people, whether Christian or Muslim. "Revival of Islamic fundamentalism led to increased attacks on Christians," said Satisfied.

That the German pope also called for an integrated international community resolve the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Especially in the Holy Land Jerusalem before the conflict resulted in greater bloodshed. The currently active Pope visits to several countries to promote conference bishops from around the world in Rome, 10 to 24 October which will be attended at least 150 bishops. (ANS / AP)