[Desdemona]

The question is, why is the Pope opposed to this?

Really, if you read the pope's actual words carefully, he is not against this. he only said war should be avoided if at all possible and thatbefore going to war, civil leaders should exhaust all other recourses and consider carefully their responsibilities. I believe, the way this war has been waged, our president and Mr. blair have done just that. Now, nwe must pray for an end to the conflict and that the Iraqi people may have a free, safe and peaceful land in the future.

[Kevin Curry]

I've read his words carefully. They are comforting to Saddam Hussein.