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Pope Leo XIV gestures on the day of delivering the traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi speech to the city and the world from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, on Dec. 25, 2025.
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Pope Leo XIV,…

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Pope Leo has urged Ukraine and Russia to find the “courage” to hold direct talks to end the war during his first Christmas remarks to crowds in St Peter’s square.
He called for an end to conflicts around the world during his Urbi et Orbi address,…

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Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first Christmas since his election by denouncing the suffering of people of Gaza – taking shelter in tents from the “rain, wind and cold”…

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Elsewhere in the hospital, volunteers are supporting elderly patients who may be spending Christmas alone.
On Ward 17, patients share their views about staff and volunteers giving up their day.
“They’re wonderful,” says one elderly gentleman.
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