POPE Francis has strongly condemned a shocking chemical attack in Syria that left some 70 people, including at least 10 children dead and injured.
“We are horrified by the latest events in Syria. I strongly deplore the unacceptable massacre that took place yesterday in the Idlib province, where dozens of civilians, including many children, were killed,” the Pope said yesterday, April 5, before concluding his weekly general audience in St Peter’s Square
Pope Francis encouraged those helping with relief efforts in Idlib province, and he appealed to world leaders to put an end to the violence. “I appeal to the conscience of those who have political responsibility at the local and international level, so that this tragedy may come to an end and relief may come to that beloved population who for too long have been devastated by war,” he said.