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Israel lashes out at Vatican after Pope Francis condemns killing of children (www.middleeasteye.net)

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Israeli officials fear the pope's vocal criticisms and symbolic gestures - such as this year’s nativity scene in St Peter’s Square featuring baby Jesus resting on a Palestinian keffiyeh - may influence global public opinion.

Created by Bethlehem artists Johny Andonia and Faten Nastas Mitwasi, the nativity scene prominently features Palestinian materials, including olive wood, a symbol of Palestinian resilience.

During its unveiling, Pope Francis condemned the global arms industry for profiting from human suffering and reiterated his call for an end to all wars, urging the faithful to remember those suffering in the holy land.

The display, praised by many as a message of solidarity and peace, drew backlash from Israel’s supporters, who accused the Vatican of promoting a pro-Palestinian agenda.

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[+] rikudou@lemmings.world -11 points 2 weeks ago

You see, there's way too much people believing in sky daddies and a huge portion of them thinks this ridiculous rich old man is connected to their god.

So no, definitely "we all know" is not true. As long as their fucking cult exists, I'm not gonna cheer them on when they're accidentally right. I don't want them to get better, I want them to be dissolved (as in the religion, not the people specifically).

In the same way I'm not gonna say how great it is that Hitler was in power because we got some sweet animal abuse laws thanks to him. Or cheer on how Mengele contributed to our modern medicine. When you're a horrible piece of shit, it doesn't matter how many times you're right.

[-] Goldmage263@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 weeks ago

That's a really hot take; comparing Hitler to The Pope. At least, the current pope.

[-] nomy@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 weeks ago

I've seen hotter. No matter how you slice it the Pope is the head of an organization that systematically covered up child abuse for decades, probably centuries.

[-] rikudou@lemmings.world -4 points 2 weeks ago

What's so hot about it? You think the catholic church is not comparable in the atrocities they committed? Note that they've been doing it for quite a bit longer.

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