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The "top one" story of the week makes everything else pale by comparison. It is almost impossible to keep up with all the news and commentary on Pope Benedict XVI and Islam. But we've done our best to compile both the news and commentary from the controversy, and hit those religion stories that are getting lost. Commentary returns next week.

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1. For 4th time, Pope clarifies Islam remark | Many non-Muslims, though, said they were glad the pope spoke out about violence and Islam (The New York Times)
   
   
2. Pope says remarks on Islam misunderstood | During an audience in a tightly guarded St. Peter's Square, Benedict acknowledged that his comments — which sparked fury across the Muslim world — were open to misinterpretation (Associated Press)
   
   
3. Pope tries again to calm furor among Muslims | Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday expressed "a deep respect" for Islam, but again chose not to apologize outright for remarks last week that sparked worldwide Muslim anger (USA Today)
   
   
4. Pope, in new step to end crisis, pays respect to Islam | The pontiff uses a general audience in St. Peter's Square to again reassure Muslims after his words last week provoked their fury (Los Angeles Times)
   
   
5. In a rare step, Pope expresses personal regret | Church experts said it appeared to be the first time a pope has made such a direct apology (The New York Times)
   
   
6. Earlier: Vatican says Pope Benedict regrets offending Muslims | The Vatican statement stopped short of the direct personal apology from Benedict that many Muslims have been demanding (The New York Times)
   
   
7. Saturday: Some Muslim leaders want Pope to apologize | Muslim leaders around the world accused Pope Benedict XVI of dividing religions in comments he made Tuesday about Islam (The New York Times)
   
   
8. Pope apologies: 'Medieval text does not express my personal thought' | This crisis aside, Benedict does have a more hawkish approach to Islam than Pope John Paul II (John L. Allen, Jr., National Catholic Reporter)
   
   
9. Mixed reaction as pope expresses regret | Pope Benedict XVI said Sunday that he is "deeply sorry" his remarks on Islam and violence offended Muslims, but the unusual expression of papal regret drew a mixed reaction from Islamic leaders as the Vatican worried about a backlash of violence (Associated Press)
   
   

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