Aleppo has been given a US$100,000 donation from Pope Francis. The Syrian city has been ravaged by war.

Aleppo given US$100,000 donation from Pope Francis

Monday, March 13th, 2017

Aleppo has been given a US$100,000 donation from Pope Francis.

The Syrian city has been ravaged by war.

The ancient city has become a symbol of the war’s brutality.

It has endured fighting during the six-year Syrian conflict, and the warfare has caused many deaths and injuries, widespread displacement and massive damage. Read more

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