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flag Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas Mass called for peace amid global conflicts, as celebrations unfolded in Bethlehem and worldwide.

flag Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas Eve Mass in Rome, calling for global peace amid ongoing conflicts, including the war in Ukraine and the aftermath of the Gaza ceasefire. flag In Bethlehem, thousands celebrated the first major Christmas in over two years, with a restored Christmas tree in Manger Square symbolizing hope. flag Despite festive displays and religious processions led by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, challenges remain, including high unemployment, ongoing military operations, and a declining Christian population. flag Similar celebrations marked Christmas across the Middle East, Syria, and Australia, while political tensions and severe weather disrupted festivities in the U.S. and California.

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