That such a meeting took place is a sign that both Pope and King believed that there was something to achieve. Indeed, Abdullah, who believes himself to be the paramount leader of the Muslim world, is the first Saudi king to initiate a meeting with a leader of the Christian faith.
这一会见本身就表明教皇和国王都相信应当有所作为。实际上，阿卜杜拉国王相信他自己是穆斯林世界的最高领导人，是第一位提议会见基督教领导人的沙特国王。