(Vatican Radio) After the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Francis renewed his call
for peace in Syria. “It is not confrontation that offers hope to resolve problems,
but rather the ability to meet and dialogue.” The Holy Father called on the International
Community to do everything in its power to help the “beloved Syrian nation” find a
solution to the ongoing conflict. At the end of his remarks, Pope Francis lead all
those listening in a prayer to Mary, Queen of Peace.
Below, please find
Vatican Radio’s translation of Pope Francis appeal for Syria:
With
great suffering and concern I continue to follow the situation in Syria. The increase
in violence in a war between brothers, with the proliferation of massacres and atrocities,
that we all have been able to see in the terrible images of these days, leads me once
again raise my voice that the clatter of arms may cease. It is not confrontation that
offers hope to resolve problems, but rather the ability to meet and dialogue.
From
the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my closeness in prayer and solidarity
with all the victims of this conflict, with all those who suffer, especially children,
and I invite you to keep alive the hope of peace. I appeal to the international community
to be more sensitive to this tragic situation and make every effort to help the beloved
Syrian nation find a solution to a war that sows destruction and death.
All
together let us pray. . . All together let us pray to Our Lady, Queen of Peace: