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

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 - 3h

Russia says Christmas Day attack on Ukraine was a success, as Zelensky calls strikes 'inhumane'

Russia has launched a major missile and drone attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure.

BBC News - 3h

Zelenskyy calls Russia's Christmas Day missile and drone attack "inhumane"

A massive Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Christmas morning was "inhumane," Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said.

CBS News - 4h

King Charles uses Christmas address to thank medical workers

King Charles III used his annual Christmas address to thank the medical workers who have provided care for the royal family and hailed the humanitarian workers “tirelessly” providing aid to those ...

The Hill - 4h

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 - 11h

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 - 13h

King Charles Addresses U.K. Riots and His Cancer in Christmas Speech

The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace.

The New York Times - 10h

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 - 11h

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 - 13h