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Pope Francis Condemns Use Of Chemical Weapons

09.03.13 | 8:32 am

Pope Francis looks out at pilgrims as rides in his popemobile along the Copacabana beachfront on his way to celebrate Mass in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 28, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of young people slept... Pope Francis looks out at pilgrims as rides in his popemobile along the Copacabana beachfront on his way to celebrate Mass in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, July 28, 2013. Hundreds of thousands of young people slept under chilly skies in the white sand awaiting Francisâ final Mass for World Youth Day. MORE LESS

Pope Francis on Tuesday condemned the use of chemical weapons via Twitter, following a series of tweets he posted Monday that seemed to advocate for peace as the U.S. seeks international and congressional support for a military strike against Syria.

With utmost firmness I condemn the use of chemical weapons.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 3, 2013

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Catherine Thompson Catherine Thompson is a writer covering systems of power, gender, and politics. She previously served as an editor at the Cut, Business Insider, and Talking Points Memo.

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