Pope's Christmas plea for peace amid global violence
Pope Francis delivered a somber Urbi et Orbi message from St. Peter's Basilica urging hope for victims of violence in the Middle East, Africa, Ukraine, and beyond. He condemned child abuse, trafficking, and infant deaths, praised aid workers, and called for reconciliation as a protester briefly disrupted the Nativity scene.
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Queen Elizabeth II Calls for Harmony in Christmas Message
Queen Elizabeth II in her Christmas broadcast urges reconciliation across the United Kingdom amid Scotland’s referendum and Northern Ireland progress. She recalls the 1914 Christmas truce as a symbol of hope and unity while praising Ebola relief efforts in Africa.
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