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Pope writes to Syrian president, pleading for peace and aid corridors

July 29, 2019January 21, 2026

By Cindy Wooden | Catholic News ServiceVATICAN CITY — Pope Francis urged Syrian President Bashar Assad to do everything possible to end the war in his country, to protect civilians and to ensure humanitarian agencies can deliver emergency aid to the people.Syria's SANA news agency reported Assad met Dec. 12 with new Cardinal Mario Zenari,…...