Pope calls sex ed an attack on religious freedom

That wacky Pope! Every week it seems like we get another gem from him. This week, the leering pontiff criticized the socialist Spanish government over compulsory citizen-education courses that cover homosexuality and abortion. From his New Year's address: "I cannot remain silent about another attack on the religious freedom of families in certain European countries which mandate obligatory participation in courses of sexual or civic education." Certain European countries — that means you, Spain! A recent Slate article pointed out that teen-pregnancy rates in Western Europe are a third what they are here in the U.S., so Spain's feelings probably won't be too hurt.