Pope Francis on
Thursday said the world must not look the other way regarding
the crisis in conflict-hit Syria and called on the United
Nations to support mediation between the parties.
"Aside from the necessary humanitarian aid, what our
brothers and sisters form Syria want more than anything is
peace," the pope told a meeting with charities operating in
Syria and Iraq.
"That's why I'll never tire of calling on the
international community for greater and renewed efforts for
peace in the whole Middle East and ask them not to look the
other way".
He also called on the United Nations to "work to support
and mediate with the various governments so that they agree to
end the conflict and finally put the good of the unarmed
population first.
"This is a road that we must take together with patience
and perseverance, but also with urgency, and the Church will not
fail to keep making its contribution," he said.
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