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Bruni Blasts Pope Over Condom Stance

French first lady says church's teachings should 'evolve'

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(Newser) – Carla Bruni laid into the pope in a recent interview, saying his opposition to condoms left her feeling "profoundly secular," the Telegraph reports. The French first lady, who has campaigned against the spread of AIDS in Africa, said the disconnect between religious charities and the Vatican is frustrating. "In Africa it's often church people who look after sick people," she said.

Carla Bruni puts her hand on the neck of her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy, during arrivals at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.
Carla Bruni puts her hand on the neck of her husband, French president Nicolas Sarkozy, during arrivals at the Kurhaus in Baden-Baden, Germany on Friday April 3, 2009.   (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
French first lady Carla Bruni arrives at the Parliament in Madrid, on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.
French first lady Carla Bruni arrives at the Parliament in Madrid, on Tuesday, April 28, 2009.   (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is seen during a welcome ceremony at the Pardo Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 27, 2009.
Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, is seen during a welcome ceremony at the Pardo Palace in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 27, 2009.   (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)
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divetrader
May 19, 09 6:27 AM CDT
What a great combination. Sexy and Smart! Reply
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TerrifiedCitizen
May 19, 09 1:29 PM CDT
Oh this Bruni girl is in for the long haul... She's a very strong woman and up for the task. I like her very much. Reply
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kokuaguy
May 19, 09 2:20 PM CDT
She was great on Letterman's show awhile back. Reply
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Robert_Dada
May 19, 09 6:27 PM CDT
Religion can't really evolve, that's its problem. Which is why we need to give up on it and progress without it. Reply
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justme
May 19, 09 7:07 PM CDT
Religion is not a requirement for anyone. Nor do any major religions control your choices if you choose not to believe. In this country, every form of birth control including abortion on demand for teenagers is available. Many people of faith oppose these things. They have first amendment and voting rights. Sorry if that makes you angry. Reply
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