“We are close to coming to a decision," the Pontiff told press on flight back to Rome from Sarajevo regarding the investigation into the alleged Marian apparitions at Medjugorje.

There are those who wish to incite and foment an atmosphere of war deliberately for the purpose of selling arms Pontiff warns.

"What is happening today lies in the years of corruption and mismanagement of state resources which consigned our citizens to a life of misery and squalor” - Bishop.

Jesuit Refugee Service provides support to over 300,000 Syrians.