Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday urged “diplomacy and dialogue” instead of arms in Libya and prayed that “human dignity may overcome the darkness of division” in the Middle East.
“In the current conflict in Libya, may diplomacy and dialogue take the place of arms and may those who suffer as a result of the conflict be given access to humanitarian aid,” the pope said in his traditional Easter message.
“That the light of peace and of human dignity may overcome the darkness of division, hate and violence” in the Middle East, he added in the message known as “Urbi et Orbi” (To the City and the World).
Addressing tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in a sun-drenched St Peter’s Square and millions watching on television worldwide, the pope added: “In the countries of northern Africa and the Middle East, may all citizens, especially young people, work to promote the common good.”
Published in The Express Tribune, April 25th, 2011.
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