Church leaders urge Baker to welcome more Syrian refugees

BOSTON – Bay State church leaders are taking a stand on the Syrian refugee crisis, sending a clear message to Gov. Charlie Baker that they want Massachusetts to welcome those fleeing civil war in the Middle Eastern country. To that end, eight leaders from the Massachusetts Council of Churches requested that Baker "welcome all strangers," in an open letter dated Wednesday.

BOSTON – Bay State church leaders are taking a stand on the Syrian refugee crisis, sending a clear message to Gov. Charlie Baker that they want Massachusetts to welcome those fleeing civil war in the Middle Eastern country. To that end, eight leaders from the Massachusetts Council of Churches requested that Baker "welcome all strangers," in an open letter dated Wednesday.…