VATICAN CITY, DEC 30, 2006 (VIS) - Holy See Press Office Director Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., made the following declaration at midday today on the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, which took place at dawn in Baghdad.
"The execution of a capital sentence is always tragic news, a cause of sadness, even when the person is guilty of terrible crimes.
"The position of the Catholic Church against the death penalty has often been reiterated.
"The killing of the guilty is not the way to rebuild justice and reconcile society, rather there is a risk of nourishing the spirit of revenge and inciting fresh violence.
"At this dark time in the life of the Iraqi people, we cannot but hope that all those in charge truly make every effort to ensure that, in such a dramatic situation, hopes for reconciliation and peace are finally opened."
OP/EXECUTION SADDAM HUSSEIN/LOMBARDI VIS 20070102 (160)
"The execution of a capital sentence is always tragic news, a cause of sadness, even when the person is guilty of terrible crimes.
"The position of the Catholic Church against the death penalty has often been reiterated.
"The killing of the guilty is not the way to rebuild justice and reconcile society, rather there is a risk of nourishing the spirit of revenge and inciting fresh violence.
"At this dark time in the life of the Iraqi people, we cannot but hope that all those in charge truly make every effort to ensure that, in such a dramatic situation, hopes for reconciliation and peace are finally opened."
OP/EXECUTION SADDAM HUSSEIN/LOMBARDI VIS 20070102 (160)
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