Church leaders across North Africa have welcomed Pope Benedict’s appeal for peace in the region and reaffirmed their opposition to violence and war.
“The Bishops of Northern Africa, who are faced with the processes of historical development concerning Arab countries and especially the Maghreb, wish to reaffirm our urgent appeal to find a just and dignified end to this painful conflict,” they said, welcoming Pope Benedict message delivered on Sunday. (see: ICN today – Pope appeals for truce in Libya www.indcatholicnews.com/news.php?viewStory=17951 Continue reading
