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Pope warns of misuse of religion

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Pope Benedict XVI has spoken out against the "manipulation" of religion for political ends, on the second day of his visit to Jordan.

Speaking in the King Hussein Mosque in Amman, he argued that religion was a force for good, but could cause divisions and even violence.

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jordan.

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