The G8 statement urged Israel to act with restraint, but suggested that the primary blame for the latest violence should fall upon Hezbollah terrorists. “These extremist elements and those that support them cannot be allowed to plunge the Middle East into chaos and provoke a wider conflict," the G8 leaders agreed. "The extremists must immediately halt their attacks."
The Anchoress thinks she detects a diffence in nuance between the Pope's attitude and outgoing Sec. of State Card. Sodano's. I am inclined to agree with her --it's widely rumored that His Holiness is not a fan of realpolitik, and his incoming guy is (pointedly?) not a career diplomat.
