Candle for Peace in Syria Pope Francis Angelus 2018

Italy, Rome 01.12.2018
Sister Annie Demerjian from Jesus and Mary congregation has brought from Syria a big candle decorated with photos of children. Each child and each photo has it’s story: war story, which sister Annie conveyed to the Holy Father when she handled the candle. She entrusted the suffering in Syria to the Holy Father asking his benediction. The Pope was happy to bless the nun and expressed his deep concern for suffering children. The Sovereign Pontiff promised to pray for peace in Syria and to call upon all people of good will to bring back peace and stability in this country, which he called «beloved». Sister Annie was very touched with Pope’s message and cried receiving his benediction for her and all the suffering, especially innocent children, whose ambassador she was, because they are the first victims of the military conflict.