We begin with articles pointing to changing conditions in the State of Israel; report on the amazing influence Pope Francis is exerting as leader of the Catholic Church; present articles showing the utter confusion of circumstances in the Middle East; continue with reports centered on the UK and its shrinking commitment to world leadership; highlight news from the EU and Catholic Ireland showing the unparalleled acceptance of gay leaders and gay marriages; and we conclude with ominous proposed legislation from California making vaccines mandatory for nearly every child.