TUZLA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (CNN) -- As rescue armies mass across Europe, it is a natural day for the Christian community around Tuzla to think upon hope and the future.

CNN: Bosnians hope, again, for peace

The four-day visit was originally planned as a chance for the Vatican to reach out to Turkey's dwindling Orthodox Christian community, but it took on greater political significance after Benedict gave a speech in September which many Muslims found insulting.

NPR: Pope Seeks to Boost Image Among Muslims