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  Introduction Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, Israel and the Vatican have been at odds. Israel has objected to what it sees as the Vatican’s false moral equivalence between terrorist aggression and Israel’s right to self-defence. The Vatican has complained of a “disproportionate” Israeli response which puts innocents at risk and threatens to ignite a wider regional or even global conflagration. Pope Francis  wrote   to the Jewish population of Israel in February 2024 condemning all forms of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism: "(The Church) rejects every form of anti-Judaism and antisemitism, unequivocally condemning manifestations of hatred towards Jews and Judaism as a sin against God … Together with you, we, Catholics, are very concerned about the terrible increase in attacks against Jews around the world. We had hoped that 'never again' would be a refrain heard by the new generations." The Pope noted that wars and divisions are increasing all over ...

Rest in Peace. “Kris Kristofferson believed creativity is God-given, and those who ignore such a gift are doomed to unhappiness. He preached that a life of the mind gives voice to the soul, and his work gave voice not only to his soul but to ours. He leaves a resounding legacy.” (Kyle Young) Why me Lord, what have I ever done To deserve even one Of the pleasures I've known Tell me Lord, what did I ever do That was worth loving You Or the kindness You've shown Lord help me Jesus, I've wasted it So help me Jesus, I know what I am Now that I know that I've needed you So Help me Jesus, my soul's in Your hand Tell me Lord, if you think there's a way I can try to repay All I've taken from You Maybe Lord, I can show someone else What I've been through myself On my way back to You Lord, help me Jesus, I've wasted it So Help me Jesus, I know what I am Now that I know that I've needed you So help me Jesus, my soul's in Your hand Lord, h...