Former Iraqi leader's execution 'tragic', says Vatican

A Vatican spokesman today denounced Saddam Hussein's execution as "tragic'' and said it would not help efforts to bring justice, or to reconcile Iraqi society.

Former Iraqi leader's execution 'tragic', says Vatican
Sat, 30 Dec, 2006 - 11:49

A Vatican spokesman today denounced Saddam Hussein's execution as "tragic'' and said it would not help efforts to bring justice, or to reconcile Iraqi society.

The execution is “tragic and a reason for sadness”, the Rev Federico Lombardi said, speaking in French on Vatican Radio’s French news programme.

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