Easter message

In his Easter message, Pope Francis prays for Ukraine, Syria

By Josephine McKenna — April 20, 2014
(RNS) The Urbi et Orbi (Latin for “to the city and to the world”) message, delivered from the central balcony of the basilica where Pope Francis first appeared after his election a year ago, included a call to end “deadly force” on “defenseless” civilians in Syria, and urgent humanitarian aid for victims of the conflict.
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