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. Peters 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.
florida08
(4,106 posts)But I like this pope. He thinks for himself and is actually informed. I thank him.
dipsydoodle
(42,239 posts)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)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)Was just sayin' - I didn't obviously didn't alert.
Who laid down that law? The LBN Hosts.
Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)muriel_volestrangler
(106,197 posts)ctsnowman
(1,904 posts)this pope more each day.