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What Pope Leo said in his first Christmas message

"Jesus took upon himself our fragility, identifying with each one of us: with those who have nothing left and have lost everything," he said.

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Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech

The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.

Euronews

Archbishop of York ‘intimidated by Israeli militias’ during visit to West Bank

He recounted being stopped at checkpoints and told by these groups that he was unable to visit families in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

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Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party

Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor

The Guardian - UK

Immigration debate ‘dividing us’, incoming archbishop of Canterbury warns in Christmas sermon

Sarah Mullally says ‘national conversations … continue to divide us, when our common humanity should unite us’

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo condemns suffering in Gaza in first Christmas sermon

Pope Leo XIV led his first Christmas Day Mass and hit out at the conditions facing Palestinians

The Independent UK

What was the ‘Christmas Star’? Astronomy might hold the answer

In the run up to Christmas, carols fill the air. Many have an astronomical twist, singing of the “Christmas Star” from the story of the nativity. Described in the Gospel of Matthew, the star guided the three wise men to the cradle of the young baby Jesus in a manger…

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'Only Jesus Is The Smartest Man Ever': IQ 276 Genius Shares Viral Maths Proof For God

YoungHoon Kim, the world's smartest man with an IQ of 276, reveals his mathematical proof for God's existence and explains why death is a quantum transition.

International Business Times UK

Russell Brand posts Christmas video following new rape and sexual assault charges

The TV star posted the video on X as the new charges were confirmed by prosecutors

Evening Standard

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve

The Independent UK

A key question for every believer: does God approve of Santa Claus? I hope so, or I’m in trouble

The great Santa deception arguably breaches the ninth commandment (‘Thou shalt not bear false witness’), but I think God would cut us some slack, says vicar Ravi Holy

The Guardian - UK

“Construction can’t continue”: South Texas builders say ICE arrests have upended industry

More than 300 people attended an impromptu meeting that industry leaders in the Rio Grande Valley hosted to draw attention to the chilling effect ICE arrests have had on construction.

The Texas Tribune

‘This is something he is never going to forget’: Arsenal stars bring festive joy to Great Ormond Street

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães were among those playing games with children, some of whom have been receiving treatment for several years

The Guardian - UK

Christmas with AI-generated ‘Jesuses’ offer holiday guidance but raise faith and bias concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.

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Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s shootout hero at expense of Lacroix and Crystal Palace

Maxence Lacroix, scorer of an own goal, had his spot-kick saved as Arsenal beat Crystal Palace 8-7 on penalties to reach a League Cup semi against Chelsea

The Conversation

We know about Jesus as a baby, and as a man. But what kind of child was he?

But little Lord Jesus, no crying he makes is a line from one of my least favourite Christmas carols. Apart from being generally saccharine, Away in a Manger depicts baby Jesus as something truly exceptional – a baby that does not cry.

Euronews

Have yourself a freaky Christmas: The strangest European folklore explained

While you’re overindulging in the festive cheer and the rampant commercial takeover of these holidays, keep these strange Christmas folklore figures in mind. Whether it’s the anti-Santa cat from Iceland or a child-chopping murderer from France, there’s plenty that’s bleak around the holidays.

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Terror, androgyny and benevolence: a brief history of angels in Christianity

Christianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus.

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What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the real nativity

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”.

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“What Was The White Elephant Gift That Everyone Fought Over?” (80 Answers)

You’re likely familiar with the White Elephant gift exchange, and you’ve likely played it at your Christmas parties. This popular tradition makes such gatherings more festive, and sometimes, rowdy, all because of the swap of presents. Here are some examples of gifts that people fought for, and you’re about to…

Evening Standard

Everton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after crucial three points

Gunners out to reclaim top spot in Premier League

Evening Standard

Nativity scene recreated by activists in Dublin ‘in solidarity with Gaza’

Coming less than a week before Christmas, it heard reflections that had Jesus been born today, he would be ‘born under siege’.

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Originally a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus, Christmas has evolved into a global cultural event

The Conversation

Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true when considering the peasants, who made up about 90% of the population.

Axios

Churches turn Nativity scenes into protests as immigration crackdowns intensify

Holy Family becomes symbol in anti-raid protests.

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