Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Pope's Christmas address: a call for peace



Published on Dec 25, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ "Never lose hope for peace" is the key message of Pope Benedict XVI to the world this Christmas.

To an audience of tens of thousands in St Peters square in Rome, and millions listening around the world, he singled out what he called "terrorism against Christians in Nigeria".

He also spoke of the the plight of the Syrians, as civil war continues to ravage their country.

"Once again I appeal for an end to the bloodshed in Syria, easier access for the relief of refugees and the displaced, and dialogue in the pursuit of a political solution to the conflict", the Pope said.

Celebrating Christmas in Syria



Published on Dec 25, 2012
http://www.euronews.com/ In Damascus around 2.3 million Christians are celebrating the faith's largest festival.
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A multi-cultural London Christmas



Published 25 December 2012 17:39
In London, the increasingly multi-cultural population is marking Christmas in a number of ways. Some remember the birth of Christ, others treat it only as a holiday and time for giving presents. Many even treat it just like any other day. Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from London.