Finding himself once more in the news after a fresh set of controversial comments, the new Italian Commissioner designate has said that he is the victim of an "anti-Christian" orthodoxy.
Speaking to Italian daily Corriere della Sera, Rocco Buttiglione said MEPs were trying to block his nomination to become commissioner because of his religious beliefs.
He said this meant having "to conform to a new orthodoxy, accompanied by a new inquisition, but this time anti-Christian".
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