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From the Liveblog of
Sunday, April 1, 2018
From the Liveblog of
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Pope says Holy Land conflict wounding ‘defenseless’ in Easter message
Pope Francis says the Holy Land is “experiencing… the wounds of ongoing conflict that do not spare the defenseless,” in his annual Easter message.
The pontiff is also calling for an end to “carnage” in Syria and for “reconciliation” in the Middle East in the “Urbi et Orbi” (To the City and the World) address.
Pope Francis greets the crowd at St Peter’s square after the Easter Sunday Mass on April 1, 2018 in Vatican. (AFP / Andreas SOLARO)
“Today we implore fruits of peace upon the entire world, beginning with the beloved and long-suffering land of Syria,” Francis says.
Appealing to the “consciences of all political and military leaders,” Francis urges “that a swift end may be brought to the carnage.”
— AFP
