VATICAN CITY, 4 FEB 2009 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience, held in the Paul VI Hall, Benedict XVI launched an appeal for an end to fighting in Sri Lanka.
"News of the worsening conflict and the growing number of innocent victims induces us to address a pressing appeal to the combatants to show respect for humanitarian law and for people's freedom of movement.
"May they do everything possible to guarantee assistance for the wounded and security for civilians, and enable their most urgent food and healthcare needs to be satisfied.
"May Our Lady of Madhu, so venerated by Catholics and by members of other religions, hasten the day of peace and reconciliation in that dear country".
AG/APPEAL PEACE/SRI LANKA VIS 20090204 (140)
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