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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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[-] Darkard@lemmy.world 232 points 2 weeks ago

If saying that killing children is a bad thing causes you to "lash out" them maybe you're a piece of shit?

[-] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 90 points 2 weeks ago

It's Apartheid South Africa all over again. They've got an unlimited license to be pieces of shit because they've got a bunch of incredibly wealthy, racist friends willing to prop them up indefinitely.

[-] FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

Indefinitely until their imaginary friend comes back down from the sky…so, forever.

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[-] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

What if the kid was slightly annoying at the table next to me in a restaurant for like three minutes?

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[-] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 154 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

So, so much irony all around here.

The head of a genocidal state is mad at the head of the world's foremost child rape syndicate, a rape syndicate with a long and storied history of orchestrating genocide itself.

And because one of them deigned to say that, maybe, mass murder of kids is bad for the brand.

Peak human species nonsense.

[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 139 points 2 weeks ago

Im not gonna throw shade at someone for denouncing genocide.

[-] pennomi@lemmy.world 69 points 2 weeks ago

One of the most infuriating things about humans is their tendency to shit on good things from bad people.

Yes, we all KNOW that person is bad. But if you scold them for doing GOOD things, you are actively discouraging them from being better!

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[-] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 44 points 2 weeks ago

Right? Wevre not going to overthrow the catholic institution anytime soon so take a fucking positive moment when we can get them. Absolutionism doesn't make progress.

[-] AstridWipenaugh@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago

I think the point is that we must remember that the enemy of our enemy is in fact not our friend. We may agree that murdering kids is wrong, but we have different motivations for wanting them to remain alive...

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[-] stebo02@lemmy.dbzer0.com 26 points 2 weeks ago

tbf the pope isn't guilty in the same way as satanyahu is

[-] echodot@feddit.uk 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Yeah but that's like replacing the CEO with someone who hasn't committed a crime, and then claiming the company doesn't deserve to be fined for the the crimes committed under the previous CEO.

Organizations are more than just the one person.

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[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 105 points 2 weeks ago

Can't believe I'm siding with the fucking pope

[-] Klear@lemmy.world 33 points 2 weeks ago

What about siding with a friend?

[-] maniacalmanicmania@aussie.zone 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Is this a pop culture reference, common saying or something else?

[-] AlDente@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 weeks ago
[-] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 28 points 2 weeks ago

This particular pope has been a huge improvement.

[-] southsamurai@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 weeks ago

I tend to agree.

I have beef with the whole thing, but he has genuinely been more forward with compassion and trying to curb the worst aspects of it all.

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[-] houstoneulers@lemmy.world 16 points 2 weeks ago

Even a broken clock is right twice a day

[-] echodot@feddit.uk 11 points 2 weeks ago

Unless it's a digital clock. Th n it's just dead.

Modern clocks have developed the ability to be wrong all the time. Innovation at its best.

[-] cybervseas@lemmy.world 85 points 2 weeks ago

The Pope is Hamas /s

[-] BetaBlake@lemmy.world 73 points 2 weeks ago

"you're supposed to touch them not kill them"

  • Catholic Church
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[-] SarcasticMan@lemmy.world 72 points 2 weeks ago

Come on pope, they aren't children, they are animals. Israel has been very clear on that point.

[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 36 points 2 weeks ago

Username checks out... I hope.

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[-] jwt@programming.dev 52 points 2 weeks ago

Israel’s foreign ministry summoned the Vatican's ambassador, Archbishop Adolfo

Lol, you can't make that shit up.

[-] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

The hitlerios keep on comin.

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[-] HawlSera@lemm.ee 44 points 2 weeks ago

So apparently being Catholic is on the ever-growing list of things considered Anti-Semetic, almost as bad as being outraged at child murder.

Well I mean what was the Vatican up to in the 40's?

[-] INHALE_VEGETABLES@aussie.zone 9 points 2 weeks ago

Probably touching them idk

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[-] jaybone@lemmy.world 43 points 2 weeks ago

Finally the Jews are blaming the Catholics for something.

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 36 points 2 weeks ago

What do you call it when you think an article actually is from The Onion for far too long?

[-] FuglyDuck@lemmy.world 12 points 2 weeks ago
[-] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 weeks ago

aren't we here?

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[-] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 11 points 2 weeks ago

A three-course onion-based meal with caramelized onion for dessert and small pickled onions as café gourmand.

We also can provide a selection of onion infused teas as well.

[-] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 11 points 2 weeks ago

Don't threaten me with a good time

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[-] postmateDumbass@lemmy.world 35 points 2 weeks ago

So they stand for their beliefs ... on a pile of dead children.

Message recieved.

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[-] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Word in the locker room says Israel might counter the Vatican's child-murder accusations with some altar-boy-boning whataboutism. We'll find out after the halftime break, Cotton.

[-] Allero@lemmy.today 12 points 2 weeks ago

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.

Keep on going a bit further...

There's a good way to prevent industries from profiting on human suffering

[-] Fedizen@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

Let them fight

[-] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

It's not like Israelis are his target audience...

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