Pope calls for reconciliation in Syria at prayer vigil

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Last Updated : Sep 08 2013 | 2:00 AM IST
Pope Francis called for reconciliation and dialogue in Syria today as he led a mass vigil for peace in the war-torn country.
"In beloved Syria, in the Middle East, in all the world, let us pray for reconciliation and peace, let us work for reconciliation and peace," the pope said.
"War always marks the failure of peace, it is always a defeat for humanity.

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First Published: Sep 08 2013 | 2:00 AM IST

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