Violence mars Christmas celebrations across regions
A grenade at a Pakistani church killed three worshippers including a young girl while over in India and Yugoslavia bombings and blockades disrupted services. Bethlehem saw far fewer pilgrims though Latin Patriarch Michel Sabbah urged hope amid Israeli occupation. Police increased security in Jakarta and other sites as Christians gathered for Christmas.
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Pope urges world peace in Urbi et Orbi message
Pope John Paul I used Christmas day to urge joint efforts to end violence in the Holy Land and the Middle East, stressing that preventive war is unjustified. The Vatican campaigns against war in Iraq were echoed as the pontiff called for an end to the spiral of violence amid terrorism fears.
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Bush Family Celebrate Christmas at Camp David
President Bush and three generations of the Bush family celebrated Christmas at Camp David. They woke to exchanged gifts before a pancake and waffle brunch. Menus for the dinner included beef tenderloin potatoes creamed spinach and hot rolls.
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