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April 8, 2018

Pope denounces use of chemical weapons after deadly attack in Syria

A wounded Syrian woman receives aid at a hospital April 7 in Damascus after a suspected chemical-weapon attack in Douma. Pope Francis condemned the use of chemical weapons after the deadly attack killed dozens of innocent men, women and children.
VATICAN – Pope Francis condemned the use of chemical weapons after a deadly attack killed dozens of innocent men, women and children in Syria.
Published in International
April 7, 2017

Catholic leaders in Syria condemn U.S. missile strikes

The USS Porter, in the Mediterranean Sea, fires a Tomahawk missile April 7. The U.S. Defense Department said it was a part of missile strike against Syria.

WASHINGTON – Two prominent Catholic leaders in Syria criticized the U.S. missile strikes against their nation, wondering why they occurred before investigations into the origins of chemical attacks reported April 4.

Published in International