Vatican City, Mar 9, 2018 / 03:54 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the number of civilian victims in Syria's bloody civil war continues to climb, Cardinal Mario Zenari, apostolic nuncio in Syria, said the situation is “hell on earth,” especially for vulnerable children.

Referring to a statement recently made by the regional director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Zenari said Syria is currently “one of the most dangerous places for children.”