Christians around the world are celebrating Christmas. Pope Benedict called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and their neighbors during his Christmas Eve mass.
Christian Around the World Celebrate Christmas
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Members of the ice swimming club Berlin Seals attend the annual Christmas swimming at the partial frozen Oranke Lake in Berlin, Germany, December 25, 2012.
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Pakistani women pray during an outdoor Mass on Christmas Day, in a Christian neighborhood in Islamabad, Pakistan, December 25, 2012.
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British travelers, left to right, Liam Skalley, John Arthurs, Ben Saunders, Sam Hope and Liam Fillingham kick up their heels as they celebrate Christmas Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 25, 2012.
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Kosovo Catholics attend a Christmas mass at St. Anthony church in Pristina, December 25, 2012.