Pope urges return of refugees to Syria

Vatican City, Apr 21 (AFP) Pope Francis urged politicians Sunday to make a new effort to resolve the Syrian conflict and so help ensure the return home of millions of refugees and displaced people.

It is "time for a renewed commitment for a political solution (to) ... favour the secure re-entry of the homeless, along with all those who have taken refuge in neighbouring countries, especially Lebanon and Jordan," Francis said in his traditional Easter Sunday address at the Vatican. (AFP)

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