Pope Francis calls for 'immediate ceasefire' in Syria

Pope Francis has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Syria to allow for the evacuation of civilians.

Speaking to tens of thousands of people in St Peter's Square at his weekly general audience, the Pope said he wanted to "implore with all my strength" leaders to spare "civilians,especially children, who are still trapped by cruel bombardments."

He continued: "I want to underline and reiterate my closeness to all the victims of the inhumane conflict in Syria. It is with a sense of urgency that I renew my appeal, begging those responsible, with all my strength, for an immediate ceasefire."...
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12/10/16