Event: Midnight Mass

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Unsteady Pope delivers blessing after attack

The Pope delivered his traditional Christmas Day blessing today, looking tired and unsteady but otherwise fine, hours after he was knocked down by a woman who jumped over a barrier in St Peter’s Basilica.

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Pope highlights plight of abused children

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Pope calls for people to set aside time for God

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Gaza Midnight Mass called off amid violence

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Tamil Tigers kill 15 sailors in ram attack

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Nuclear whistleblower Vanunu indicted

Palestinian leader back in Bethlehem for Christmas

Interim Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas arrived in Bethlehem under heavy security this evening for Christmas celebrations.

Fri, 24 Dec, 2004

Pope prays for peace in Christmas message

A frail but determined Pope John Paul II celebrated Christmas today by asking Christ to save the world from war, terrorism and discouragement in finding peace - particularly between Israel and the Palestinians.

Thu, 25 Dec, 2003

Pope pleads for 'senseless' conflict to end

POPE John Paul II opened the new year yesterday

Thu, 02 Jan, 2003

Pope calls for end to 'senseless' Mid-east conflict

Pope John Paul opened 2003 today with a fresh call for an end to the “fratricidal and senseless” conflict in the Middle East.

Wed, 01 Jan, 2003

Tense Christmas in Bethlehem

With Israeli troops in the shadows, the town known as the traditional birthplace of Jesus marked a dreary Christmas Eve – with no light-filled tree in Manger Square, no bells or music, and few pilgrims.

Wed, 25 Dec, 2002

Pope ushers in Christmas Eve

Pope John Paul II has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass against the backdrop of a possible war against Iraq – a war to which the Vatican is voicing increasing opposition.

Wed, 25 Dec, 2002

True meaning of Christmas at risk, says Pope

The Pope today said the true meaning of Christmas risked being lost by a “consumerist mentality” that is fuelled by publicity.

Sun, 22 Dec, 2002

Bethlehem ban on Arafat would escalate tensions

PALESTINIANS warned yesterday of a "dangerous escalation" of tensions if Israel stops Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat from celebrating Christmas in Bethlehem.

Tue, 10 Dec, 2002

Arafat given ultimatum over Bethlehem mass

Israel says it will only allow Yasser Arafat to attend Christmas Mass in Bethlehem if he arrests the assassins of an Israeli Cabinet minister today.

Mon, 24 Dec, 2001