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 decries Palestinians in Gaza having to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold,’ in first Christmas message
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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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First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival | Gaza News
Gaza City – The Holy Family Church in Gaza has lit its Christmas tree for the first time after two years of Israel’s genocidal war on the Strip. It is Christmas Eve mass, and the worshippers have packed the main prayer hall. Many of them are…
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The Bradford NHS staff gifting their Christmas Day to patients
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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The Bradford NHS staff gifting their Christmas Day to patients
Aisha Iqbalat Bradford Royal Infirmary
Aisha Iqbal/BBCVinod Chawla is spending Christmas Day bringing mince pies and festive cheer to the elder people’s wards at Bradford Royal Infirmary Christmas songs play softly on the radio, competing with the…
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After two years, Bethlehem brings back it Christmas celebrations – NPR
- After two years, Bethlehem brings back it Christmas celebrations NPR
- LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza Al Jazeera
- Gaza’s Christian minority clings to holiday spirit amid cease-fire | Daily Sabah Daily…
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China Blasts US for Report That ‘Sows Discord’ With India – Bloomberg.com
- China Blasts US for Report That ‘Sows Discord’ With India Bloomberg.com
- China accuses US of trying to thwart improved China-India ties Reuters
- China Supplied 20 J-10C Jets to Pakistan: Pentagon Report Deccan Herald
- China wants military bases…
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Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election in decades
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Residents of Somalia’s capital are set to vote Thursday in a controversial local election that marks the country’s first-ever one-person, one-vote poll since 1969. Analysts say it is a major departure from clan-based…
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DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files : NPR
This undated photo released by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
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