As Christians celebrate Christmas, Pope Francis, in his traditional Christmas message, urges “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions," from the Holy Land to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.
Christmas around the world
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Participants in Santa costumes jump into the water during the 115th edition of the Copa Nadal (Christmas Cup) swimming race in Barcelona's Port Vell, Spain, Dec. 25, 2024.
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Women shop for Christmas decorations at a roadside market in Ahmedabad, India, Dec. 24, 2024.
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Catholic priests enter the church for the Christmas mass at the Notre Dame de la Paix Cathedral in N'Djamena, Chad, Dec. 24, 2024.
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Worshippers walk in front of Xishiku Church, also known as the North Church, on Christmas Eve in Beijing, China, Dec. 24, 2024.
