Why does the Pope even bother to make such statements? Does he really believe that the president of Syria, who is a criminal, is going to relinquish power simply because Pope Benedict XVI feels he should be considerate of the aspirations of the people? TGO
Refer to brief story below. Source: Reuters
Reuters
ROME (Reuters) – Pope Benedict urged the Syrian government on Sunday to recognize the legitimate aspirations of its people and embark on a national dialogue to put an end to a violent crackdown on protesters which has killed thousands since March.
Speaking to pilgrims after his weekly Angelus blessing, the pope said Syrian authorities also had to answer to the concerns of the international community over the fighting and unrest.
“It’s urgent to respond to the legitimate aspirations of the different sections of the nation, as well as the auspices of the international community,” the pope said.
(Reporting By Catherine Hornby)
