Posted on 08/01/2025 9:02:28 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
At a United Nations conference in New York this week, the Holy See reaffirmed its longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling it the “only viable and equitable path” to a just and lasting peace.
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the UN, stressed that peace must be rooted in “secure and internationally recognized borders,” according to Vatican News.
He also condemned the terrorist attacks by Hamas, stating that “in the light of the profound anguish and terrible human suffering that has befallen the region,” the Holy See “unequivocally” denounces such violence.
“Terrorism can never be justified,” he said.
At the same time, he cautioned that self-defense must remain within “the traditional limits of necessity and proportionality.”
Archbishop Caccia also warned of the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He cited the widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, and places of worship. These atrocities, he said, “wound an already distressed community.”
He called the situation “deeply concerning,” emphasizing that Christians in the region have long served “a vital role as a moderating and stabilizing presence, promoting dialogue and peace.”
The Holy See called for an immediate ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, the return of the dead, protection of Palestinian civilians under international humanitarian law, and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid.
The Holy See has consistently supported a two-state solution. In 1993, it formally recognized the State of Israel, and in 2015, the State of Palestine, Vatican News reported.
The Vatican continues to advocate for internationally guaranteed protections for Jerusalem, aiming to preserve its sacred character and safeguard equal protection for all religious communities, the archbishop said.
Archbishop Caccia concluded his address by citing Pope Leo XIV’s July 20 Angelus address, in which the Pope denounced the “indiscriminate use of force” and “forced displacement of populations.” Pope Leo called the war “barbarism” and prayed by name for each victim of Israel’s July 17 strike on Holy Family Catholic Parish.
The Holy Father reaffirmed his position during a July 21 phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, opposing forced displacement and urging full compliance with international humanitarian law.
Like since Gaza didn’t work, let’s give these “Palestinians” a larger area in Israel for a state.
This Pope wants to carve up Israel and give pieces of the enemies of God.
Well, at least he isn’t worshipping Pachamama like the last guy.
Foolish but not a surprise.
Sorry, not “see’in” it.
Imagine it is 1863, and every European nation, along with the Holy See, decided that the only way to settle the war in North America was a two-state solution, pressured Lincoln to stop causing the CSA famine, and decided to bring humanitarian aid and support to the CSA, which it would hand over to Confederate troops in southern Pennsylvania.
That’s how idiotically moronically stupid this is.
Anyone putting it forward now is a deceiver trying to get Israel destroyed.
Holy See should bow out. They have no standing and questionable moral authority.
A two state solution may be possible if Iraq deposes the imams and forms a secular government.
Otherwise Iraq will continue to agitate the Palestinians and support terrorism in Israel.
This isn’t a problem. Let’s just refer to the Palestinian state as “Jordan”.
The Roman pontifex maximus speaks.
The Jordanians/Arabs/aka Palestinians have walked away from having their own state 3-4times.
They do not want a separate state of their own. They want all of Israel. And to kill every Israeli man, woman, child, & infant.
Those in the west have not learned anything from history.
Their minds are as dense as lead.
This guy is just as stupid as Frankie was.
Hamas and the others do not want a ‘two-state solution’.
They want a ‘ONE STATE SOLUTION’.
Arafat was offered a two state compromise and he turned it down flat.
Why?
Because if they accept a two-sate solution, then Israel gets to exist and the Palis would have to accept that...............
so give it another 50 years of negotiations, then? the Ps have yet to make one concession so ...it’s interesting that more Christians live in Israel than the West Bank.
Iran, maybe?
Awesome example from our own history of what the “two-state solution” would be to Israel!
I believe the Jews were instructed not to divide the land.
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