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| Keywords: Pope Benedict XV statue.jpg Statue of Pope Benedict XV in the courtyard of St Esprit Cathedral Istanbul It was erected by the solidly Moslem country of Turkey to commemorate Benedict's solicitude toward their people during World War I The document in his left hand is a listing of names who in their anguish made claim on his universal fatherhood Benedict established the office for prisoners of war a charitable apostolate to put prisoners in communication with their loved ones at a time when there was no other international organization which could pierce the curtains of hostility The statue was made by the Italian sculptor Enrico Quattrini The inscription reads <i> To the Great Pope of the World's Tragic Hour<br /> Benedict XV<br /> Benefactor of the People<br /> Without Discrimination of Nationality or Religion<br /> A Token of Gratitude from the Orient<br /> </i> 2007-05-19 own assumed Sissyneck Statues in Istanbul Benedikt XV Roman Catholic churches in Turkey Istanbul Sankt Esprit Benedictus XV Istanbul Sankt Esprit Churches in Istanbul Sankt Esprit Bronze statues in Turkey Istanbul Benedikt XV Statues of popes Statues of standing men in Turkey May 2007 in Turkey 2007 in Istanbul | ||||
