Pope Benedict XVI has urged the public to remember the suffering of ordinary Libyans in the civil conflict currently raging across the country, while calling upon political leaders to use diplomacy and dialogue to bring an end to the fighting in Libya.
The Pope said: “In the current conflict in Libya, may diplomacy and dialogue replace arms, and may those who suffer as a result of the conflict be given access to humanitarian aid.”
The latest news on Libya has battles being fought all over Tripoli with jubilant rebels already anticipating the end of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi’s regime.
Thousands of people squeezed into Green Square in the heart of the city on Sunday night to celebrate the advancement of the rebels.
David Innes, of Arab World Ministries told Christian Today that the events in Libya and across the Arab world reflected the desire of the young people to have more say in the governing of their country.
He appealed to Christians to pray for a swift and peaceful conclusion to the conflict in Libya and for believers to be strong during the period of uncertainty.
Regardless of what transpires from the revolution, Mr Innes said the coming months would be challenging for Libya and require substantial rebuilding as a result of the devastation left by the fighting.