In this photo released on the official Facebook page of the Syrian Presidency, Syrian President Bashar Assad, right, meets Cardinal Peter Turkson, second right, in Damascus, Syria, Monday, July 22, 2019. Syrian state media says Pope Francis sent a message to President Bashar Assad expressing his support for the restoration of stability in Syria and an end to the suffering of its people. Assad’s office released a statement saying that the message was delivered Monday by Cardinal Peter Turkson. (Syrian Presidency via Facebook)
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