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Finally, Dr., E, the Pope has by no means come to the defense of Hamas terrorists. The Instrumentum Laboris for the Middle Eastern Bishops conference hasn’t even been published yet (it was embargoed for release until Monday --- tomorrow) . But perhaps you’re referring to the way he has focused (as almost nobody seems to notice) on the conditions of the Middle East Christians--- those luckless, landless, forgotten people --- which have been made more difficult both by Islamic extremism and by Israeli occupation. This is undeniable. Or maybe you’re referring to the Pope expressing anguish over the bloodshed (didn’t specify whose bloodshed) and appealing to international leaders to try to reduce the tensions.
If you think that amounts to supporting Hamas terrorism, you are wrong, and you don’t understand his pastoral heart.
Finally, here’s a Fox News video of a Hamas cartoon which portrays Pope Benedict as a Nazi, draped in a Danish and an American flag and protecting the USA and Denmark under his robes. I don’t know about you, but in my eyes, anyone Hamas blasts as “criminal, arrogant, ignorant, and stupid” has received an honor worth coveting.
I think, Dr. E., you should pay a little more attention to the enemy of your enemies. He may not be "your pope" but will certainly prove to be your ally.

As am I, believe it or not.

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Excellent post, Mrs. Don-o. As always.