Notable and quotable

“I urge people of goodwill in both communities to repair the damage that has been done, and in fidelity to our common belief in one God, the Father of the human family, to work to build bridges and find the way to a peaceful coexistence.”

Pope Benedict XVI

Who in his homily urged Christian and Muslims in Nazareth, Israel, to overcome recent strife.

“He’s a leader. He came on this team and he brought a businesslike attitude to our team.”

Carmelo Anthony

Denver Nuggets star forward, on the midseason trade that brought Chauncey Billups to Denver, which advanced to its first Western Conference final since 1985.