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Pope calls for end to Syria violence
Monday February 13, 2012 09:08:25 AM,
RIA Novosti
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Vatican City: Pope Benedict XVI Sunday
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"It's urgent to respond to the legitimate aspirations of the
different sections of the nation, as well as the auspices of the
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"I remember in prayer the victims, several of whom are children,
the injured and all those who suffer the consequences of a
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Benedict said he was again "inviting the political authorities in
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peace".
Meanwhile, Syrian authorities continue shelling the city of Homs.
At least 52 people were killed by security forces Friday, said
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Human rights groups say more than 7,000 people have died since the
nationwide uprising began in March last year. The government says
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