Neo-Church’s Humanitarian Facade Masks Abandonment of Spiritual Mission
The Vatican News portal (January 3, 2026) reports on Israel’s threat to revoke Caritas Jerusalem’s humanitarian operations in Gaza and the West Bank unless it complies with new registration requirements. The article emphasizes the “surprise” of Caritas Italy’s deputy director Silvia Sinibaldi, who insists the organization operates under “agreements between the State of Israel and the Holy See.” The piece frames the crisis through a secular humanitarian lens, lamenting potential disruptions to medical and psychosocial services while ignoring the Church’s primary duty to proclaim Christ’s Kingship over nations.