Pope Benedict XVI has made an urgent plea for peace and an end to disrespect for life and law in Somalia.
During his general audience yesterday, the Pope said his thoughts were with the people of the Somali capital of Mogadishu, which continues to be hit by "brutal violence and was the scene of a fresh massacre yesterday".
The Pope said he was praying for the victims' families and all those who "are suffering because of the hatred and instability" in Somalia.
He said he hoped that with the help of the international community, no effort would be spared "to re-establish a respect for life and human rights".
