What's with the picture of Pope John Paul II kissing the Koran?

[George_Pierson]

Dear Administrator,

I have recently been talking to a non practicing Episcopal family about the Catholic faith. The uncle asked me about that picture of Pope John Paul II kissing the Koran. Well, I am unfamiliar with the story behind it, so, I really could use a definitive explanation of it please that I can give to the uncle.

Thank you,

George Pierson III

 

[Fr.Vincent_Serpa]

Hi,

Here is what Jimmy Akin’s blog has to say on the matter:

jimmyakin.org/2006/04/jp2_and_the_qur.html

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.