Christians Mark Yuletide in Holy Land
Thousands of Christians celebrated the birth of Christ with carillons across the border and midnight Masses in Jerusalem Nazareth Haifa and Jaffa. In Bethlehem three Christmas observances are listed for January 7 and 19 corresponding to Orthodox calendars.
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Pope Paul VI Seeks Peace Unity at Vatican Christmas Mass
Diplomats from 53 states attend the Vatican Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s Chapel as Pope Paul VI delivers a religious message on unity and peace. He cites the birth of Christ as a force to break down caste and national barriers, while noting no direct Viet Nam cease-fire reference. The ceremony features Michelangelo decorations and a Nativity crib in the Vatican.
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Spellman Conducts Christmas Mass in Viet
Cardinal Spellman celebrated an open air midnight mass for U S troops near Saigon during Christmas in Viet Nam. He spoke of peace and love of Christ as comedian Bob Hope performed for more than 10 000 service members. The annual visit, his 15th overseas, drew American soldiers and Vietnamese civilians to Tan Son Nhut Airport as Hope and his troupe entertained under floodlights and starry skies.
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Evers cancels Christmas Eve protest in Natchez
Civil rights leader Charles Evers called off a Christmas Eve demonstration in Natchez Mississippi due to bad weather and poor turnout. He said he would return home to spend the holiday with his family.
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