Pope Francis is set to open the ... However, festive decorations in the small town in the West Bank and the lighting of a Christmas tree in front of the Church of the Nativity are to be avoided.

Pope Francis waves from the main balcony ... the Palestinian town has done away with its giant Christmas tree and the elaborate decorations that normally draw throngs of tourists.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged "all people of all nations" to find courage during this Holy Year "to silence the sounds of arms and ...

Pope Francis leads the traditional Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day blessing from the central balcony of Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican City, 25 December 2024. [EPA-EFE/ANGELO CARCONI] Pope Francis ...