London, Sep 26 (IANS) Artist Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, has slammed Pope Benedict XV1 for his recent comments on Islam.

According to contactmusic.com, the Pope caused a huge controversy when he quoted from a medieval text, which was critical of Prophet Mohammed's teachings. Stevens, who converted to Islam and changed his name to Yusuf Islam, says: "At one point I used to believe that the Pope was infallible."

He adds: "The Pope should have looked elsewhere if he wanted to quote but we respect (him) and his position - I do believe he has retracted in a way that statement and that's all to the good."