Pope Leo Decries Conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

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Pope Leo's first Christmas homily laments conditions in Gaza, war in Ukraine
In his first Christmas homily, Pope Leo lamented conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and urged Ukraine and Russia to engage in direct talks to end their wr.

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Pope Leo speaks about Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan in his first Christmas address
In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza
Pope Leo condemns conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in Christmas sermon
Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe c...

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In first Christmas message, Pope Leo decries Palestinians in Gaza being forced to shelter in tents from ‘rain, wind and cold’
Earlier during Mass, he asked how, at Christmas, “can we not think of the tents in Gaza, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold,” as well as the makeshift shelters of refugees across the world and h...

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Hundreds queuing at Vatican on Pope Leo’s first Christmas - AP Explains
Pope Leo gives his first Christmas message, calls for justice and peace

In Gaza, a humble Christmas celebration marks hope for an end to suffering

The devastation has loomed over the celebrations for the tiny Christian community in Gaza, with much of the population living out of tents and food supplies still limited.

Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? Trump’s peace plan enters its most perilous stage

Unresolved questions over Hamas disarmament, Israeli territorial control and an international stabilisation force raise doubts about whether the truce can hold

Israel Won’t Leave Gaza, Will Build Settlements, Defense Minister Says

Israel Katz’s statements are at odds with President Trump’s multiphase peace plan for the enclave.

Israel-Gaza live updates: IDF reports 2 new strikes in Lebanon

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Thousands attend Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, the first since war in Gaza began

Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.

Israel calls out UN-backed Gaza famine report as biased, ignores aid flow and on-the-ground data

Israeli officials slam 'biased' U.N. food security report on Gaza, citing increased aid deliveries. Analysis reveals disputed famine claims lack evidence.

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and wounded one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-brokered ceasefire
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Israel hopes Japan will provide peace education in Gaza, envoy says

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen has expressed hope that Japan will provide peace education for future generations in Gaza to prevent attacks on Israel.
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