Pope blasts Spain’s "aggressive" anti-church ways
By Nicole Winfield 8:51 AM Sunday Nov 7, 2010 Share Email Print Expand Shrink SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain (AP) – Pope Benedict XVI criticised an “aggressive” anti-church sentiment in Spain that he said was reminiscent of the country’s bloody civil war era as he began a two-day visit Saturday to rekindle the faith. Benedict made clear his distaste for Spain’s liberal bent as he arrived in the pilgrimage city of Santiago di Compostela, where the remains of St. James the Apostle are said to be buried. He was warmly received by a crowd of thousands chanting “Viva el papa!” but there were hints of opposition as well. About 100 people demonstrated against the pope’s visit and a handful of gays…
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