Washington urges Syrian opposition groups to form an effective alternative to the Assad regime, as the U.S. bishops highlight the desperate plight of refugees fleeing the Syrian conflict.
The Holy Father also discussed Christ’s feeding of the 5,000 from the July 29 Gospel. He described the episode as 'a sign of God’s immeasurable providence in the Eucharist.'
The collection will take place during Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. The pontifical council Cor Unum will send the collected money to Caritas Syria.
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