In this article published in Commonweal, Berkley Center Director Thomas Banchoff discusses how the Israel-Hamas war creates new challenges for Vatican diplomacy. Despite these challenges, Banchoff argues that the limited impact of interfaith dialogue in wartime is no reason to abandon statements like the Document on Human Fraternity or projects like the Abrahamic Family House. Once the fighting in Gaza stops, and if there is progress toward a two-state solution, interfaith diplomacy may serve as one of the foundations for a lasting peace.
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