Reuters AlertNet - Vatican condemns Israel for attacks on Lebanon

Vatican condemns Israel for attacks on Lebanon: "The Vatican on Friday strongly deplored Israel's strikes on Lebanon, saying they were 'an attack' on a sovereign and free nation.

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano said Pope Benedict and his aides were very worried that the developments in the Middle East risked degenerating into 'a conflict with international repercussions.'"

(Via Martini Republic.)