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Israel, Iran, and Just War: A Catholic Perspective on Today’s Headlines
As conflict in the Middle East dominates the news, how should Catholics respond? In this powerful weekday homily, Fr. John Hollowell reflects on the biblical roots of Israel found in Genesis 12:3 and clarifies a common misunderstanding: God’s covenant with the Jewish people is not the same as unconditional political support for the modern State of Israel.
Drawing from both the first reading and the Gospel, Fr. Hollowell explains the Church’s teaching on Just War, emphasizing that while nations have the right to defend themselves, preventive war—such as the current conflict involving…
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