Pope Tweets Against Syria Strike, Writes Putin, Plans Saturday Vigil -- Time
Pope Francis has written a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, host of the G-20 summit that President Obama is attending, urging world leaders to oppose a military intervention in Syria.
“To the leaders present, to each and every one, I make a heartfelt appeal for them to help find ways to overcome the conflicting positions and to lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution,” the Pope urged. “Rather, let there be a renewed commitment to seek, with courage and determination, a peaceful solution through dialogue and negotiation of the parties, unanimously supported by the international community.”
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More News On The Pope's Opposition To A U.S. Military Strike Against Syria
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Pope: Syria strike 'futile,' search for peaceful solution -- Christian Science Monitor
Pope Francis joins those opposing airstrikes against Syria -- Seattle Times
Pope to G-20: Keep your armies out of Syria -- CNN
Pope to world leaders: Lay aside the futile pursuit of a military solution in Syria -- Catholic Online
Pope Francis’ peace appeal for Syria marks Vatican’s return to global stage -- Washington Post
