Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night

Hamas authority says dozens killed in Israeli attack on northern Gaza

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Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, officials say

A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports

ABC News - 9h

Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say

The Israeli military said it had struck a vehicle containing a “terrorist cell” in the Nuseirat area of Gaza.

The New York Times - 11h

Seahawks vs. Bears: Thursday Night Football fantasy football breakdown

It's the last "Thursday Night Football" matchup of the year — what's in store for fantasy football managers? Mo Castillo goes to the tale of the tape for Seahawks-Bears.

Yahoo Sports - 11h

Pope brings Holy Year and a message of hope to Rome's main prison

Pope Francis is bringing his Holy Year to Rome’s main prison

ABC News - 13h

The Stark Change Behind a College Football Coach Suddenly Speaking Up

Georgia’s Kirby Smart has tried to avoid making headlines for years. This season, he’s been willing to light a fuse.

The New York Times - 13h

NBA Power Rankings: Who is every team's emerging youngster?

Our NBA insiders break down this week's Power Rankings for all 30 teams and every young rising player on their rosters.

ESPN - 17h

Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas

Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others.

The New York Times - 1d

Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions

The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began.

The New York Times - 1d

Syrians in Christian Neighborhoods Protest After Christmas Tree Is Burned

The protests in Damascus broke out after footage circulated online of an artificial Christmas tree on fire in a mostly Christian town as masked men stand around it.

The New York Times - 2d

Israeli attack kills at least nine in Gaza City, report says

Yahoo News - 8h

Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike targeting armed group

Yahoo News - 8h

Five Gaza journalists killed in Israeli strike targeting armed group

A Palestinian TV channel says they were in a marked media van in the central Gaza Strip.

BBC News - 8h

Five Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza as Israel also strikes Yemen

Head of the World Health Organization and other UN staff reportedly safe after strikes on Sana’a airport in Yemen. Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their vehicle ...

The Guardian - 9h

Pope Francis opens ‘holy door’ at one of largest prisons in Italy

Pontiff opens sacred portal at Rebibbia jail outside Rome to show ‘hope does not disappoint’. Pope Francis has visited one of the largest prisons in Italy, opening a special “holy door” for the ...

The Guardian - 14h

Pope shares Christmas message, marking start of church's Holy Year

Pilgrims lined up to walk through the great Holy Door at the entrance of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome as Christmas marks the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration.

CBS News - 1d

Amid Gaza war, another year of subdued Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem

For a second straight year, the war raging in Gaza has kept pilgrims and tourists away from Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank, where Christmas tourism makes up about 70% of the city's economy. ...

CBS News - 1d

Celebrating first night of Hanukkah in Wilkes-Barre

Yahoo News - 1d

Pope urges negotiations to end Ukraine-Russia war

The pontiff also called for a ceasefire in Gaza and the freeing of hostages held by Hamas.

BBC News - 1d

Pope Francis urges world to ‘silence sound of arms’ in Christmas speech

Pontiff calls for peace in Ukraine and Sudan, and expresses concern over ‘extremely grave’ situation in Gaza. Pope Francis has urged the world “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pope Francis urges all nations to 'silence the sounds of arms' in Christmas address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions."

NBC News - 1d

Pope calls for 'weapons to be silenced' in Christmas Day address

Yahoo News - 1d

Pope Francis marks Christmas with plea for peace

Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas Day blessing and address to the world this morning from his balcony at St. Peter's Basilica, after striking a somber tone at last night's Christmas Eve ...

CBS News - 1d

Pope calls for end to global wars, divisions in Christmas message

Pope Francis called for an end to global wars and divisiveness in his annual Christmas Day message, given Wednesday. "This Christmas, at the beginning of the Jubilee Year, I invite every ...

The Hill - 1d

Christmas in Bethlehem celebrated under the shadow of Israel's war in Gaza

Faith leaders and residents in Bethlehem are grappling with how to mark the festive holiday while fellow Palestinians continue to be killed.

NBC News - 1d

Palestinian Christians struggle to find hope at Christmas

For the second year running, tourists are staying away and public festivities have been cancelled.

BBC News - 1d

Pope Francis kicks off Jubilee year

Pope Francis ushered in the start of a Jubilee year at St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve. The Vatican has spent years prepping for the once every quarter-century event. Chris Livesay has the ...

CBS News - 2d

Israel targets Gaza hospital as lawmakers extend state of emergency

Yahoo News - 2d

Pope launches jubilee year expected to bring millions of visitors to Rome

The Eternal City has been given a facelift in preparation for the event, with monuments cleaned up and roads redesigned to improve the flow of traffic. Pope Francis opened the “Holy Door” of St ...

The Guardian - 2d

Pope opens Holy Door to kick off special jubilee year

More than 30 million Catholic pilgrims are expected to head to Rome for the jubilee, which takes place once every 25 years.

BBC News - 2d

Pope welcomes Christmas at newly restored St. Peter's Basilica

New renovations and AI-powered digital tours offer visitors a chance to see the historic site ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year.

CBS News - 2d

Ranking Every N.F.L. Team From First to Worst, With a Battle for No. 1

The playoff picture is coming into focus, but plenty of questions remain as the slate turns to Week 17.

The New York Times - 2d

Middle East crisis live: one child killed every hour in Gaza, UN says

UN agency for Palestine refugees said 14,500 Palestinian children killed since the start of the war last October. Israeli forces have killed a Palestinian man in a dawn raid on a refugee camp near ...

The Guardian - 2d

Hundreds protest in Christian areas of Syrian capital after Christmas tree burned

Demonstrations flare after video spread on social media showing hooded fighters setting fire to tree. Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in Christian areas of Damascus early on Tuesday ...

The Guardian - 2d

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

The New York Times - 2d

What to know from every game: Big questions, key performances and what it all means

NFL Nation reporters react to all the action, answering the biggest questions coming out of each game. Here's what we learned from Week 16.

ESPN - 3d

3 Organizational Psychology Concepts Every CEO Should Know

Leaders can improve decision making, emotional wellbeing, and motivation by understanding this field of study.

Inc. - 3d

Breaking down NFL playoff picture, plus Week 16 grades for every team and Saints-Packers picks for 'MNF'

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Dec. 23

CBS Sports - 3d

Children among 58 killed in latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, say medics

Victims reported to include six people escorting aid convoy, and eight in tent encampment in humanitarian zone. . Health authorities in Gaza said on Monday that 58 people had been killed in the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Christians huddled in Gaza speak to the Pope every night

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