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Pandemic Christmas goes online as families stay apart
A subdued Christmas worldwide with services shifted online and smaller gatherings. In the United States Patricia Hager delivered caramel rolls in North Dakota while others kept to home celebrations. Pope Francis spoke from the Vatican as Italy and Israel tightened travel and church limits. Across the globe many faced job losses and muted gifts, with faith communities adapting by livestreaming Masses and pageants.
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Rome
Patricia Hager
Bismarck
North Dakota
Song Ju-hyeon
Paju
South Korea
Seoul
Daily Nation
Kenya
Pope Francis
Vatican
St. Peter’s Basilica
St. Peter’s Square
Italy
Francis
Bethlehem
Jesus
Israel
West Bank
Beijing
China
Robin Syp
Niewski
Middlesex County
New Jersey
Sypniewski
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Dennys Abreu
Catholic Archdiocese of
Los Angeles
Elizabeth Marie Melchionna