𝐊𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐎'𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬, 𝐒.𝐉.

Daniel Berrigan, S.J. & companions
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York
July 25, 1973

Why lessons from a CIA coup in Iran should haunt Trump The story of modern Iran begins with a CIA coup in 1953 - and its lessons should haunt Donald Trump, writes Deputy Foreign Editor Edmund Heaphy.

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Catherine Connolly criticises ‘violations of international law’ in Middle East President does not condemn US or Israel directly, but comments appear to be a implicit rebuke to Government’s response to campaign against Iran

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Bitter break-up for Trump and Starmer - but polling suggests PM on side of public opinion It's been a long time since Sir Keir Starmer has found himself so firmly on the side of public opinion.

"For many in the Labour Party - and beyond - Blair is the very last person who should be giving advice on following American presidents into wars in the Middle East. His criticism of Starmer is therefore something of a godsend for the current PM"

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Middle East conflict is 'assault on international law' President Catherine Connolly has described the situation in the Middle East as a "deliberate assault on international law".

President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly

As a barrister, she recognises the potentially catastrophic consequences of Trump's loudy proclaimed contempt for international law.

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Tony Blair Slams Keir Starmer For Not Backing Trump's War On Iran The former PM said the UK should have stood by its "indispensable ally".

Starmer's refusal to be bullied into joining an illegal, immoral, murderous crusade in the Middle East is to be commended.

Standing up to Trump - however timidly - is to Starmer's credit.

Blair, complicit in killing 100,000+ innocent Iraqis, is utterly shameless.
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Tony Blair Slams Keir Starmer For Not Backing Trump's War On Iran The former PM said the UK should have stood by its "indispensable ally".

Starmer's refusal to be bullied into joining an illegal, immoral, murderous crusade in the Middle East is to be commended.

Standing up to Trump - however timidly - is to Starmer's credit.

Blair, complicit in killing 100,000+ innocent Iraqis, is utterly shameless.
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What the hell is going on in Iran? The Jesuit Institute South Africa hosted a dialogue between Fr David Neuhaus SJ and Fr Chris Clohessy asking 'What the hell is going on in Iran?'

What the hell is going on in #Iran? I've put a transcript and the recording here in case anyone missed it... sj.mcharlesworth.fr/posts/2026-0...

The Mad King’s War Trump’s war in Iran violates the Constitution, international law, and just-war principles. It has no clear objectives and no exit strategy.

Mad indeed!
Yet neither the U.S. Senate nor House of Representatives is willing to rein him in. Other potentially authoritative voices - including U.N. and religious leadership - are barely heard. May God help the world!

www.commonwealmagazine.org/trump-editor...

The Mad King’s War Trump’s war in Iran violates the Constitution, international law, and just-war principles. It has no clear objectives and no exit strategy.

Mad indeed!
Yet neither the U.S. Senate nor House of Representatives is willing to rein him in. Other potentially authoritative voices - including U.N. and religious leadership - are barely heard. May God help the world!

www.commonwealmagazine.org/trump-editor...

‘I don’t need international law’: Trump says power constrained only by ‘my own morality’ President says morality ‘the only thing that can stop me’ in New York Times interview on limits to his authority

Trump makes no effort to disguise his contempt for international law. Referencing "my own morality" seems like a sick joke.
This is the obscenity now confronting fragile democratic institutions, both international & within the United States.
Much prayer needed! 🙏
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

#SecondVaticanCouncil #LumenGentium

From today’s Gospel (Matthew 21: 33-43; 45-46)

Characteristics of God’s Kingdom: Truth, Peace, Justice, Compassion, Inclusivity …

If we are not producing these fruits, we shouldn’t be surprised by a ‘decline in religious practice’, ‘vocations crisis’, etc.

-> we NEED Lenten repentance & renewal

The Most Chilling Detail in the U.S. Attack on an Iranian Naval Ship The Iranian warship was taking part in an international exercise with many other countries—including the United States.

Shameful for U.S. Navy to torpedo 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙, having participated together in an international naval exercise.
As U.S. Armed Forces Archbishop Broglio observed recently, it is 'morally acceptable' for troops to disobey 'morally questionable' orders.
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From today’s Gospel (Matthew 21: 33-43; 45-46)

Characteristics of God’s Kingdom: Truth, Peace, Justice, Compassion, Inclusivity …

If we are not producing these fruits, we shouldn’t be surprised by a ‘decline in religious practice’, ‘vocations crisis’, etc.

-> we NEED Lenten repentance & renewal

#PopeLeoXIV #War #Peace

Trump attacks Starmer saying that he is no Churchill.
Well, thank goodness for that!
Churchill was instrumental in cajoling Eisenhower into joining the coup that overthrew Iran's DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED government in 1953 - thereby paving the way for both the corrupt Shah and subsequent ayatollahs.

Shortly after taking office in 2021, Biden spoke of U.S. allies' skepticism about America's recovery from Trump's first term.
Imagine what those allies are thinking now!
Some of them no longer even regard Trump's USA as a genuine, reliable ally - more like a global menace.

Trump vs Sanchez: Why Europeans should back Spain against US threats – European Council on Foreign Relations The US has threatened Spain with a trade embargo for refusing it access to Spanish military bases. European leaders should use this moment to show they are capa

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Shortly after taking office in 2021, Biden spoke of U.S. allies' skepticism about America's recovery from Trump's first term.
Imagine what those allies are thinking now!
Some of them no longer even regard Trump's USA as a genuine, reliable ally - more like a global menace.

Today’s Gospel - Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16: 19-31).
In 2026, they’re still with us - more than ever before!
And some still doubt that the world needs redeeming?

Trump - unchecked and unbalanced, with connivance of many.

Today’s Gospel - Dives and Lazarus (Luke 16: 19-31).
In 2026, they’re still with us - more than ever before!
And some still doubt that the world needs redeeming?