Philosopher finds speaking his mind may be unwise

Europe Correspondent Ann Cahill profiles the controversial Italian, Rocco Buttiglione.

ROCCO BUTTIGLIONE is a philosopher of world standing who has helped shape the Catholic Church's doctrine as well as the Bush administration's policy.

But while Italy's European affairs minister's views have been much respected in the rarified atmosphere of the Vatican and the White House, they have triggered a crisis in the European Union.