Pope Francis calls for global peace in Christmas message

Pope Francis passionately appealed for worldwide peace and solidarity, emphasizing the essence of brotherhood and sisterhood during this season of grace and hope in his annual Christmas message.

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2023 12 25T122054Z 554263561 RC2B45AY7U6X RTRMADP 3 CHRISTMAS SEASON POPE Scaled — Pope Francis gestures as he delivers his traditional Christmas Day Urbi et Orbi message to the city and the world from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, December 25, 2023. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

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