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Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in shadow of Gaza war

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Somber Christmas in Bethlehem in the shadow of Gaza war

It is already the second Christmas in Bethlehem to be marked by Israel's war in Gaza. Tourists and pilgrims have stopped coming to the city almost altogether, and the economic situation seems even bleaker than last year.

France 24 · 25m

Cities worldwide mark subdued Christmas Eve in shadow of Gaza, Ukraine wars

Christians gathered at the Church of the Nativity in the holy city of Bethlehem on Tuesday to mark a second Christmas Eve overshadowed by war as Pope Francis launched observation of the global

The Washington Post · 17h

Bethlehem marks a second subdued Christmas Eve during the war in Gaza

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem prepared Tuesday to mark another somber Christmas in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza .

Christmas, Gaza and Pope Francis

The New York Times · 19h

Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas: ‘We’re Still Here’

Some say that the community is in danger of losing its 1,600-year foothold in the enclave and that it is far from certain those who have fled will ever feel safe enough to return home.

WXIA-TV Atlanta on MSN · 9h

Pope Francis speaks to Christians in Gaza church during Christmas celebrations

Pope Francis jumped on a video call with Palestinians celebrating Christmas at the catholic church in Gaza on Tuesday. (via CNN Newsource)

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.

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I Used to Love Christmas in Gaza. Now All That’s Left of It Are My Memories.

In most years, by this time, the celebrations of the glorious holidays have long been underway in Gaza. The Gaza Strip is a ...

AFP on MSN19m

From Gaza prayers to Paris mass: Christmas marked by solemn Vatican service and diverse global celebrations under shadow of war and attacks

Christmas revellers around the world donned red and white Santa hats, offered meals to the homeless and lit candles today, as ...

ABC Action News29m

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

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In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

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