Israeli Women Soldiers Patrol Bethlehem Holy Site
In Bethlehem's Manger Square on Wednesday morning three armed Israeli women soldiers stand before the Church of the Nativity to handle women’s security needs. They will body search women entering the square or church if required, with special booths prepared. Hundreds of Israeli soldiers man roadblocks in the area.
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Bethlehem Christmas pageant amid tight Israeli security
In Bethlehem the Christmas Eve pageant led by Roman Catholic Patriarch Giacomo Beltritti opened with bagpipe bands and scouts, under the heaviest security in 15 years. Israeli forces controlled access, searched homes, and staged roadblocks as Nazareth and Bethlehem held services and parades. Descriptions stressed coexistence aims and a Holy Land faith display amid regional tensions.
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Pope says Christ's birth unites all people
Pope John Paul II said Christmas Eve Mass unites all people through the birth of Jesus. The service in St. Peter's Basilica was broadcast live to 42 countries including Nigeria Jordan Paraguay and Monaco. He urged unity of creation and humanity and sent a blessing to the globe.
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Orphanage in San Salvador Seeks Christmas Hope After Earthquake
In San Salvador, 580 children at a damaged orphanage endure a cold Christmas shrouded in tents and donated goods. Volunteers plan a late Mass and a midnight dinner as Sister Gladys Hidalgo coordinates quiet gifts and a $3 million rebuild. Survivors recount loss from the Oct quake that killed about 1,500 and left 300,000 homeless.
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