(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 10 - Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal
Pietro Parolin on Tuesday expressed concern for current events
in Syria, including how swiftly rebels toppled the regime of
former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
"I think we are all concerned by what is happening" in Syria,
also "because of how swiftly these events occurred.
"I am shocked that a regime that appeared so strong and solid
was swept away in a short period of time", said Parolin,
speaking on the sidelines of an event at the Catholic University
in Milan.
Commenting on the local population celebrating the ouster of
Assad's regime, Parolin added: "They were clearly happy about
what happened.
"The important thing is for those who have taken over to create
a regime that is as open and respectful of everyone as
possible". (ANSA).