Another Syria-themed On the Square . Just because Pope Francis has condemned the war doesn’t mean faithful Catholics need to:
The pope must know that dialogue is not the “only” solution to the Syrian conflict. It would be a good thing if the pope would acknowledge the just war tradition while making his impassioned pleas for peace. Catholics believe in peace, but they’re not Mennonites. First Things editor R.R. Reno has consistently argued against intervening in Syria, but I believe a classical reading of the just war tradition renders robust intervention in Syria a morally desirable act of charity.
Read the rest here . (You can find a roundup of our Syria coverage here .) And don’t forget that the President is making an address on this subject tonight.
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