John Esposito, would-be Catholic priest turned renowned scholar of Islam, dies aged 86
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-07-17 06:23 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Religion, World News, US Politics
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John Esposito, a world-renowned American author, professor, and scholar of Islam who consistently challenged western stereotypes, died aged 86 on Wednesday, his colleagues at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, announced.
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