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Los Angeles Times · 10m

In Christmas address, Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message urges everyone to find courage 'to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions' plaguing the world.

FOX News on MSN · 6h

Pope Francis addresses Ukraine, Middle East in Christmas Day message: 'May the sound of weapons be silenced'

Christmas message and blessing from the Vatican on Wednesday, calling for peace around the globe and an end to ongoing conflicts.The leader of the Roman Catholic Church mentioned the war between Russia and Ukraine directly and called for "the boldness needed to open the door to negotiation" during the address that serves as a summary of the woes facing the world this year.

PHOTOS: Pope Francis marks Christmas by urging all nations to silence arms and overcome divisions

"I invite every individual, and all people of all nations ... to become pilgrims of hope, to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions," the pope said from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica to throngs of people below.

Pope Francis ushers in Catholic Church's Jubilee of 'Hope'

The New York Times · 2h

Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year Celebrations

He made the remarks a day after the start of Roman Catholic Church’s Holy Year, known as a Jubilee, which takes place every quarter century. On Tuesday evening, Francis opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica so that the first pilgrims could go through. Millions more are expected to follow over the year.

Associated Press · 15h

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee and presides over Christmas Eve mass

Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope's stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them.

UPI News on MSN · 18h

Pope Francis ushers in Catholic Church's Jubilee of 'Hope' during Christmas Eve mass

The pope inaugurated the Catholic Church's historic 2025 Jubilee of "Hope" on Christmas Eve at the Vatican in traditional ceremonies before he addressed thousands of Catholic faithful.

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Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of the 2025 Holy Year for Catholics worldwide

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the ...

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Pope Francis Calls for Negotiations To End Ukraine War in Christmas Speech

The pope also voiced concern about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza in his Christmas address, labeling the situation ...

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On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact ...

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Praying with the Pope, ‘Urbi et Orbi’ 2024 Christmas message: Times and how to watch

Pope Francis will deliver his Urbi et Orbi message from the balcony of St Peter’s Square on Christmas Day as part of ...

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Pope to skip outdoor Sunday prayer after catching cold days ahead of Christmas Eve, Day Masses

Pope Francis is suffering from a cold and will give the Sunday blessing ahead of a busy week that includes Christmas Eve and ...

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Pope Francis warns against gossip, praises family and humility

Gossip causes destruction while family life and humble service strengthens relationships and brings people closer to Christ, ...

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