Free Syrian Army fighters stand in front of buildings damaged by what activists said was shelling by forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar Assad in the old city of Aleppo Sept. 2. During the Sept. 1 Angelus, Pope Francis announced he would lead a worldwide day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria Sept. 7. (CNS/Molhem Barakai, Reuters) (Sept. 3, 2013) See POPE-VIGIL Sept. 3, 2013.