‘Charlie Hebdo’ in Vatican firing line for depicting God as a Kalashnikov-carrying killer

The Vatican newspaper has criticised French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo for depicting God as a Kalashnikov-carrying killer, saying it was “woeful” and disrespectful to true believers of all faiths.

The cover was an anniversary edition, commemorating the attacks a year ago when Islamist militants killed 12 during an assault on the Charlie Hebdo newsroom in Paris.

The cartoon on the cover shows an angry God with blood on his hands and a rifle strapped to his back.