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Pope calls for Gaza hostage release, debt relief in Christmas message

Prior to offering his blessing "urbi et orbi," Francis prayed for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, Lebanon and Syria, and in Africa.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 19h

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave. In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and world) address on Wednesday at the Vatican,

The New York Times · 20h

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

As Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, Pope Francis called for peace, asking that cease-fires be put in place where wars rage, and that world leaders forgive the debts “that burden the poorest countries.

Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in shadow of Gaza war

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Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza

Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.

Yahoo · 7h

Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. Imtiaz Tyab has more.

The New York Times · 1d

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas: ‘We’re Still Here’

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

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Saving Gaza’s forgotten animals: The family risking all to rescue cats, dogs and donkeys in war this Christmas

In a swift response, the Katy Police Department arrested 18-year-old Aaron Noe Chavez and a juvenile following a shooting at ...

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Live Briefing: 5 journalists killed in northern Gaza strike, Palestinian channel says

TV said its journalists were killed in an Israeli strike in Nuseirat in central Gaza. IDF said they struck a vehicle “with an Islamic Jihad terrorist cell.” ...

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Gaels remember Gaza victims at Christmas Day vigil in Belfast

Dozens of protestors have taken part in a Christmas Day silent vigil in Belfast city centre to remember Palestinians killed ...

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Francis calls for ceasefire in Gaza and negotiations in Ukraine during Urbi et Orbi

Pope Francis called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, as well as for the release of hostages, adding aid ...

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I Used to Love Christmas in Gaza. Now All That’s Left of It Are My Memories.

In most years, by this time, the celebrations of the glorious holidays have long been underway in Gaza. The Gaza Strip is a ...

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