Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Pope Francis called for a Christmas ceasefire on all war fronts, condemning the bombing of schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. He expressed his pain at the cruelty of such attacks and criticized Israel’s actions in Gaza. Despite a cold, the pontiff delivered his Sunday blessing indoors ahead of a busy Christmas period, where he will inaugurate his Holy Year, preside over Christmas celebrations, and visit Rome’s main prison.

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