In St. Peter's Square, the focus was on Syria.<br/> <br />Pope Francis called for an end to the war and for the release of those who have been kidnapped including two bishops.<br/> <br />"Dear brothers and sisters, I am pained over the enduring conflict which for more than two years has inflames Syria. This tormented situation of war brings with it tragic consequences: death, destruction, major economic and environmental damage, as well as the plague of kidnappings. In deploring these facts, I wish to assure you of my prayer and my solidarity for the kidnapped people and their families, and I appeal to the humanity of the kidnappers to free their victims. Let's pray for our beloved Syria."<br/> <br />Two Syrian Orthodox bishops were kidnapped last month and are still missing. Abductions by both rebels and the government are rampant and often target foreigners.<br/> <br />The Pope's remarks came on a day that saw heavy fighting in Rastan and in the border town of Qusair
