Are Francis’ cardinals papal doves for the Middle East?

Is the Vatican singling the region out for special criticism, or is the Holy See trying to create itself a seat at the table to work for peace?

As Israel and the world marks the one-year anniversary of the October 7 massacres, heads of state continue to call for peace, and for restraint by Tel Aviv in response to the recent rocket attacks by Iran.

Archbishop Dominique Joseph Mathieu OFM Conv. of Tehran-Ispahan. Image credit: Order of Friars Minor, Conventual. 

While expressing sadness and closene…