This morning, Father Frederico Lombardi, SJ; the Director of the Holy See's Press office issued an update in which he explained that the Holy Father is aware of and praying for a peaceful resolve to the kidnapping of two bishops in Aleppo, Syria.
The kidnapping of the two Metropolitan Bishops near Aleppo: His Excellency, Mar Gregorios Ibrahim, Syrian Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo; and His Excellency, Paul Yazigi, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Antioch; and the killing of their driver while carrying out a humanitarian mission is a dramatic confirmation of the tragic situation faced by the people of Syria and its Christian communities.
The Holy Father Francis was informed about this grave development, which adds to the ongoing violence in recent days and a humanitarian emergency of vast proportions. His Holiness is following the development of these events and praying intensely for the health and the release of the two kidnapped bishops. He is also praying that with the commitment of all those who have the power to intervene, the Syrian people will finally see an effective response to the humanitarian crisis and the dawn of a promise of real hope for peace and reconciliation.
Declaration issued by Father Frederico Lombardi, SJ
Director of the Holy See Press Office
The kidnapping of the two Metropolitan Bishops near Aleppo: His Excellency, Mar Gregorios Ibrahim, Syrian Orthodox Metropolitan of Aleppo; and His Excellency, Paul Yazigi, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Antioch; and the killing of their driver while carrying out a humanitarian mission is a dramatic confirmation of the tragic situation faced by the people of Syria and its Christian communities.
The Holy Father Francis was informed about this grave development, which adds to the ongoing violence in recent days and a humanitarian emergency of vast proportions. His Holiness is following the development of these events and praying intensely for the health and the release of the two kidnapped bishops. He is also praying that with the commitment of all those who have the power to intervene, the Syrian people will finally see an effective response to the humanitarian crisis and the dawn of a promise of real hope for peace and reconciliation.
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