Why would a Roman Catholic cardinal who leads a papal commission express public sympathy for a murderous, sadistic tyrant?
Cardinal Renato Martino unintentionally motivated thoughtful people to ask that question after his remarks following the capture of Saddam Hussein by American troops December 12.
Martino, president of the Pontifical Commission on Peace and Justice, told a press conference that he "had a sense of compassion for him" after watching the video confirming Saddam's capture.
"I feel pity to see this man destroyed, being treated like a cow as they checked his teeth," Martino said.
This is what the Cardinal actually said:
"I felt pity to see this man destroyed. The military looking at his teeth, as if he were a beast. They could have spared us these pictures. Seeing him like this, a man in his tragedy, despite all the heavy blame he bears, I had a sense of compassion for him."
Rather pathetic. All of the warbots have been purposefully misquoting what he said. I would read the rest of the author's "quotes" of other Church officials with a heavy dose of suspicion. These people are despicable.