ROME( AP)--Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2, 000 people in St

Pope Francis carries a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass, at St.... He

Peter’s Basilica behind rows of white-clad prelates. Advertisement “ Our hearts are in Bethlehem, where the Prince of Peace is once more rejected by the futile logic of war," the pope said, referring to the war sparked by Hamas’ deadly Oct.... The statue was placed in a manger in a nativity scene in the basilica. Francis, 87, has been using a wheelchair to navigate long distances due to a painful knee ligament and a cane for shorter distances. During the traditional Angelus blessing overlooking

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the first lady participated in Holy Trinity's Christmas Eve Mass virtually in the East Room, according

Francis, wearing white vestments, wove his homily the around the theme that Jesus was born with nothing." Brothers and sisters, standing before the crib, we contemplate what is central, beyond all the lights and decorations, which are beautiful.... " On this night of love, may we have only one fear: that of offending God's love, hurting him by despising the poor with our indifference.... Peter's Basilica.( Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Nick Macfie)....

A backcountry skier was fully buried and killed by an avalanche in Colorado on Christmas Eve