Reject hatred and seek dialogue, peace, and reconciliation, Pope Leo says in Urbi et Orbi
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Reject hatred and seek dialogue, peace, and reconciliation, Pope Leo says in Urbi et Orbi

“Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Saviour has been born in the…

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After two years, Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again
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After two years, Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again

(SE): “After two years of silence,” said Maher Nicola Canawati, the mayor of Bethlehem, “we believe…

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Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return
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Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return

BETHLEHEM (OSV News): Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting a 20 metre Christmas…

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Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace
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Thanking donors for Vatican creche, Christmas tree, pope prays for peace

VATICAN (CNS): “With tears in our eyes, let us raise our prayer for peace,” Pope…

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Muted Christmas in Bethlehem
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Muted Christmas in Bethlehem

(OSV News): Christmas in Bethlehem was celebratory but not as festive as usual this year,…

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