Pope Leo XIV waves Thursday after delivering the Urbi et Orbi (Latin for ‘to the city and to the world’ ) Christmas blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Gregorio Borgia/AP hide caption toggle caption Gregorio Borgia/AP VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on […]
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Pope Leo laments suffering of Gaza Palestinians in first Christmas sermon | Religion News
Pope Leo has decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his first Christmas sermon as pontiff, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Leo, the first American pope, said on Thursday that the story of Jesus […]