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11/5/2009 7:04:17 AM EST
Vatican protests ruling on crucifixes in Italy
ROME – (AP) The Vatican has denounced a ruling by the European court of human rights that said the display of crucifixes in Italian public schools violates religious and educational freedoms.
Vatican spokesman the Rev. Federico Lombardi says the crucifix is a "fundamental sign of the importance of religious values" in Italian history and culture. Full version (available to lexis.com subscribers) Create an account or login to post comments.