Pope
Francis: appeals for Syria, Libya, Nicaragua and Costa Rica
(Vatican
Radio) Pope Francis appealed for peace in Syria on Sunday, calling on the
international community to realize in concrete action and genuine fact the
endorsement of a UN-sponsored roadmap toward peace in the war-torn nation.
Addressing
pilgrims and tourists gathered beneath the window of the Papal apartments in
the Apostolic Palace to pray the Angelus with him on the 4thSunday
of Advent, Pope Francis said, “It is important to me that we turn our thoughts
once again today to our beloved Syria, to express deep appreciation for the
agreement just reached by the international community.” The Holy Father went on
to say, “I encourage everyone to continue, with a generous spirit of confident
willingness, toward cessation of violence and a negotiated settlement leading
to peace.”
Pope
Francis also expressed hope for the success of a recently reached plan for a
national unity government in Libya. “I likewise think of nearby Libya, where
the recent working agreement among the parties for a government of national
unity invites hope for the future.”
The
Pope also spoke of efforts to repair strained relations between Nicaragua and
Costa Rica, which last week received a ruling from the International Court of
Justice on a long-standing territorial dispute. “I hope,” said Pope Francis,
“that a renewed spirit of fraternity will further strengthen the dialogue and
mutual cooperation,” between the two countries and throughout the whole region.
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