(ANSA) - ROME, DEC 11 - Pope Francis said at the end of his
weekly general audience on Wednesday that he hoped a political
solution could be reached in Syria after the ouster of former
president Bashar al-Assad's regime, promoting stability and
unity in the country.
"I am following what is going on in Syria at this delicate time
in its history", the pontiff noted.
"I hope a political solution is reached, without further
conflicts and divisions, to responsibly promote the country's
stability and unity". (ANSA).