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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1976
Page
7
A global Christmas roundup notes Bethlehem pilgrims and backstreet patrols in Israel, resignations and elections in Israel, Pope Paul in Rome, Spain’s post Franco era tensions, Beirut violence, Moscow’s quiet Christmas, Latin American regimes easing curfews, and Malta to Bangkok air disaster and other Christmas affected events.
The Queen said peace in Northern Ireland would be the greatest gift in her 25th year on the throne. She urged reconciliation as a product of reason tolerance and love and reflected on Britain's reconciliation with the American colonies. The Christmas message was broadcast worldwide.
Vatican report on the 79 year old Pope urging global adherence to Christian humanism. He acknowledged arthritis while moving near St Peters and condemned the illusion that humanism can emerge solely from scientific progress. He urged respect for women and called for a balanced view of exploration and faith.
In a sombre Christmas broadcast from The Hague, Queen Juliana urged peace amid few reconciliations and many failures and cited a troubling lack of respect for life. She alluded to her own strains as Prince Bernhard faced criticism over Lockheed payments, and hinted at abdication as they mark 40 years of marriage on January 7.
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