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Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:07 AM Sep 2013

Pope calls on world leaders to abandon military options in Syria

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Source: RT News


Pope Francis called on world leaders attending the G20 summit in Russia to seek peace in Syria through diplomatic means and to lay aside the “futile pursuit” of a military solution.

In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is hosting the G20 summit, Francis said that lopsided global interests have blocked a diplomatic course in the Syrian conflict and have led to the “senseless massacre” of innocent people.

“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,” Francis wrote.

The letter follows an announcement earlier this week that the Vatican will host a vigil for peace in Syria in St. Peter’s Square on Saturday.


Read more: http://rt.com/news/pope-peace-syria-g20-482/



Not being a Catholic, or even a Christian, I have to say I do respect Pope Francis. He's been spot on on some very contentious issues.
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Pope calls on world leaders to abandon military options in Syria (Original Post) Surya Gayatri Sep 2013 OP
Not catholic florida08 Sep 2013 #1
^^^This!^^^ Surya Gayatri Sep 2013 #2
RT is no no longer recognised as a news organisation for LBN. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #3
Well, until a mod steps in and axes it, I'll leave it where it is. Surya Gayatri Sep 2013 #4
I agree with you entirely. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #5
Thanks, dips, we'll see what happens... Surya Gayatri Sep 2013 #6
It's a duplicate from yesterday anyway muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #10
I like ctsnowman Sep 2013 #7
He's definitely going to leave a positive mark during his papacy... Surya Gayatri Sep 2013 #8
Not catholic myself, he is refreshing indeed! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #9
Locking. William769 Sep 2013 #11

florida08

(4,106 posts)
1. Not catholic
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:15 AM
Sep 2013

But I like this pope. He thinks for himself and is actually informed. I thank him.

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
2. ^^^This!^^^
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:16 AM
Sep 2013

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
3. RT is no no longer recognised as a news organisation for LBN.
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:22 AM
Sep 2013

despite the fact it is and an extremely large one international one at that.

Might be an idea to re-post in GD.

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
4. Well, until a mod steps in and axes it, I'll leave it where it is.
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:31 AM
Sep 2013

Never heard of such an interdiction. Who laid down that law?

IMHO, RT is every bit as credible as France24 or any other government-supported news source. Of course, they've got an axe to grind, but so do all news sources to a greater or lesser degree.

dipsydoodle

(42,239 posts)
5. I agree with you entirely.
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:34 AM
Sep 2013

Was just sayin' - I didn't obviously didn't alert.

Who laid down that law? The LBN Hosts.

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
6. Thanks, dips, we'll see what happens...
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 06:36 AM
Sep 2013
back at 'cha!

muriel_volestrangler

(106,197 posts)
10. It's a duplicate from yesterday anyway
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:24 AM
Sep 2013

ctsnowman

(1,904 posts)
7. I like
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:01 AM
Sep 2013

this pope more each day.

 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
8. He's definitely going to leave a positive mark during his papacy...
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:07 AM
Sep 2013
 

Rebellious Republican

(5,029 posts)
9. Not catholic myself, he is refreshing indeed!
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 07:22 AM
Sep 2013

William769

(59,147 posts)
11. Locking.
Fri Sep 6, 2013, 08:34 AM
Sep 2013
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