Pope Francis, Putin Discuss Syria Solution in Vatican

[FarCenter]

VATICAN, November 26 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Pope Francis met in the Vatican on Monday for one-on-one talks that focused on finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing civil war in Syria.

During the pope's "cordial and constructive" meeting with Putin, "special attention was given to the pursuit of peace in the Middle East and to the serious situation in Syria," said Vatican spokesman Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi.

The two men agreed that a solution to the conflict should "involve the various ethnic and religious elements, recognizing their essential role in society." They also discussed "the urgency of stopping the violence and bringing the necessary humanitarian assistance to the (Syrian) population."

Putin said Tuesday that in particular they discussed the protection of the rights and interests of Christians in the Middle East.
Putin's spokesman said the one-on-one talks in the Apostolic Palace lasted twice as long as planned.

Putin and the pontiff exchanged gifts, and the pope asked the Russian leader to send his regards to Patriarch Kirill, who heads the Russian Orthodox Church.

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[Bonhomme Richard]

1. This Pope could very well be….

the elite that run this country worst nightmare.