Pope Francis pleas for peace in Afghanistan

He thought as the Taliban entered the outskirts of Kabul and said they were awaiting a “peaceful transfer” of the city.

The pope asked for prayers “so that the clamor of weapons may cease and solutions may be found at the negotiating table.”

He added that “only in this way, may the battered population of the country -- men and women, elderly and children -- return to their homes and live in peace and safety, with full mutual respect.”