Pope Francis says Prince of Peace once more rejected by the futile logic of war
Pope Francis reiterated his call for peace while leading the traditional Christmas Eve Mass at Saint Peter's Basilica, attended by approximately 6,500 people on Sunday.
The pontiff reminded the Catholic faithful on Wednesday of children suffering from war and hunger, the elderly living in isolation, those fleeing their homelands, people who have lost their jobs and those persecuted for their faith.
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Pope Francis outlined his green vision for the Vatican in his 'Brother Sun' letter in June. In it he said solar panels would be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome and the power generated from that could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.
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Francis deliberately shunned the grand reopening of France's Notre Dame Cathedral last weekend - instead he's visiting the Mediterranean where thousands of migrants have perished.
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Pope Francis holds a Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City as wars cast a shadow over one of the world's favourite holidays. He struck a sombre tone during the mass, saying:..
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