Pope urges ‘humble’ Christmas – with savings sent to Ukraine

During his weekly general audience, Francis called for “concrete gestures” of charity for Ukrainians this holiday season. “It’s nice to celebrate Christmas and have parties but let’

Pope Francis attends his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall at The Vatican (Domenico Stinellis/AP)

Pope Francis has called for a “humble” Christmas this year – with savings from reduced spending on gifts donated to help the “suffering people of Ukraine”.

During his weekly general audience, Francis called for “concrete gestures” of charity for Ukrainians this holiday season.