What a sick way to honor Christ at Easter

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Animal rights activists ask pope to save Easter lambs

 

 

The Associated Press

Publication 03/28/99

 

ROME (AP) - Every Easter, about 2 million baby lambs end up on Italian dinner tables, animal rights activists said. This year, they're asking the pope to stop the slaughter.

 

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Saturday asked Pope John Paul II to "appeal to the faithful . . . and save the lives of millions of lambs, symbols of innocent love, candor and tenderness."

 

The letter from PETA's Italian representative, Walter Caporale, said about 2 million newborn lambs are slaughtered every Easter in Italy.

 

Roast baby lamb accompanied by potatoes and artichokes or asparagus is a traditional Easter meal in Italy, along with a dove-shaped cake.

 

 

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