Pope appeals to Syria's Assad to respect humanitarian law, let aid inPope Francis waves as he leads the Angelus prayer in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican December 8, 2016. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi Acquire Licensing Rights VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Pope Francis appealed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in a personal letter to ensure that international humanitarian law is respected so that civilians are protected and aid can get to them, the Vatican said on M
