Vatican official condemns Saddam death penalty

A top Vatican official today condemned the death sentence against Saddam Hussein in a newspaper interview.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2006 - 09:30

A top Vatican official today condemned the death sentence against Saddam Hussein in a newspaper interview.

He acknowledged the crimes of the ousted Iraqi leader, but reiterated that capital punishment went against the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.

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