Mercy lived in the church. Criminals fled to sanctuaries, confessed to priests, and hoped life would be spared and penance begun. Then the old order split. Canon law and Roman ideas cast punishment as a public duty, and sanctuary faded.

In a pre-recorded video, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced recognition of a Palestinian state. Israel and the United States condemned it, calling it a diplomatic gift to Hamas. More updates to follow.

France wrestles with a flag row as towns raise Palestinian banners before a UN move to recognize a State of Palestine. The government bans flags to keep neutrality. Faure urges local choice; rivals call it politics. Paris will display both Israeli and Palestinian flags.

The Digest, 9/21/2025 @500PM, CDT

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