They fit into that species known as liberals. The shame of it is many, many jews in this country do to.Unfortunately, you miss my point. I was referring to the conservative author of the critique of Notre Dame at the head of this thread. This conservative Catholic excoriated Notre Dame (rightly) for honoring Obama but then turned around and said Obama's position on Israel is better.
Traditional Catholic theology is NOT friendly to Zionism. Many right wing Catholics are in fact quite hostile to Israel (though certainly Israel also has many conservative Catholic friends as well). Unfortunately, the article's author seems to be among Israel's critics.
You may be correct, but if I was looking for support I wouldn't turn my backs on liberal Catholics when it comes to support for Israel.
Historically Catholics don't flock to Israel as Evangelicals do. Having grown up Catholic this could be because Catholic are more doctrinaire and less Bible based.
Having visited Israel and will be there again in November I find it changes your views on the situation. Once you go you can't help but love the place and support the people.