Christmas

2023 - 12 - 24

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Muted Christmas as Palestinian Christians mourn for Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

In Bethlehem and beyond, Christians are gripped this Christmas with helplessness, pain amid Israel's war on Gaza.

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Sombre Christmas Eve in Bethlehem as Gaza war rages (FRANCE 24)

The traditional giant Christmas tree, marching bands and flamboyant nativity scene were all absent in the city celebrated as the birthplace of Jesus Christ.

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On Christmas eve, Pope Francis laments 'futile' war in Holy Land (Reuters)

Pope Francis on Sunday lamented that Jesus' message of peace was being drowned out by the "futile logic of war" in the very land where he was born, ...

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Pope Presides Over Christmas Eve Mass: 'Our Hearts Are in ... (Voice of America)

Presiding over the service amid the splendor of St. Peter's Basilica, the pontiff was referring to Jesus' biblical birthplace, currently inaccessible due to ...

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With war raging in Gaza, Christmas is effectively cancelled in ... (CNN)

Church bells echo through the labyrinth-like streets of Bethlehem. With Christmas approaching, the city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank should be teeming ...

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Christmas Eve: Hottest since 1997 after 15.3C recorded near ... (BBC News)

Mild conditions lay the groundwork for what forecasters say could be the hottest Christmas Day since 2016.

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Bethlehem a Ghost Town on Christmas Eve as War Halts Celebrations (Voice of America)

A Nativity scene decorated to honor the victims in Gaza is displayed in Manger Square, near the Nativity Church, which is traditionally believed to be the ...

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Christmas dinners from around the world enjoyed on NI tables (BBC News)

From a Christmas Eve star to seven dishes and a biryani, three families enjoy their festive feasts.

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Grim Christmas in Bethlehem as war rages in Gaza (Daily Nation)

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives for Christmas Eve celebrations at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical city of Bethlehem ...

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King Charles praises 'selfless' people who form 'backbone of society ... (The Guardian)

Monarch says in his second Christmas Day message that his coronation was 'a call to us all to serve and care'

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'Sorrow and silence' in Bethlehem as Christmas festivities are ... (The Guardian)

In the days leading up to Christmas, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, said that one particular Bible verse kept running ...

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King's Christmas message: Charles focuses on shared values in ... (BBC News)

The King spoke of the universal values of respecting others in the "Abrahamic family of religions", which includes Judaism, Islam and Christianity. "I pray that ...

Muted Christmas In Bethlehem As War Rages In Gaza (Photos) (Forbes)

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis said โ€œour hearts are in Bethlehemโ€ as he lamented the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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King Charles's Christmas message in full (BBC News)

King Charles spoke of faith, fellowship and compassion in his second Christmas message. He thanked the "selfless army" of volunteers in who he said were the ...

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Charlene Ruto surprise move during Christmas (The Star, Kenya)

She boarded a random Nganya (matatu) with gifts at hand · President William Ruto's daughter Charlene has not been left behind. · On Monday, as millions across the ...

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King Charles III's Christmas Message Is a Call to Protect the Planet (TIME)

In a pre-recorded Christmas address, King Charles III discussed the need for public service to care for the earth for future generations.

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Ukrainians Celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 For the First Time (TIME)

Ukraine is predominantly Orthodox Christian, but the faith is divided between two churches, one of which had long affiliation with the Russian Orthodox Church.

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King Charles's Christmas message in full (BBC News)

King Charles spoke of faith, fellowship and compassion in his second Christmas message. He thanked the "selfless army" of volunteers in who he said were the ...

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Breaking with tradition, Ukrainians celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 ... (NPR)

On Sunday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed his nation and led its citizens in a short prayer to usher in Christmas Day.

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