Rome, Dec 26, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

NAMPA / AFP

2024-12-26

Pope Francis called for "arms to be silenced" around the world in his Christmas address on Wednesday, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the "extremely grave" humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message to the world's 1.4 billion Catholics to call for talks for a just peace in Ukraine, as the country was pummelled by 170 Russian missiles and drones in a Christmas morning barrage Kyiv bran......

Restricted content

Community

Jerusalem, Dec 26, 2024 (AFP) - Israeli minister's Al-Aqsa mosque visit sparks condemnation

2024-12-26 13:00:13

Peraliya, Dec 26, 2024 (AFP) - Sri Lanka train memorial honours tsunami tragedy

2024-12-26 10:00:07

Prayagraj, India, Dec 26, 2024 (AFP) - India readies for 400 million pilgrims at mammoth festival

2024-12-26 06:00:08

London, Dec 26, 2024 (AFP) - 'Don't mess with our mince pies,' some Brits plead

2024-12-26 05:00:06

Rome, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

2024-12-25 22:00:10

Rome, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

2024-12-25 19:00:10

Rome, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

2024-12-25 18:00:13

Rome, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' in Christmas appeal

2024-12-25 15:00:15

London, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Anglican church leader urges 'penitence' amid abuse row

2024-12-25 14:00:35

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Pope calls for 'arms to be silenced' across world

2024-12-25 14:00:35

Vatican City, Dec 25, 2024 (AFP) - Ease 'access to humanitarian aid' in famine-hit Sudan: Pope

2024-12-25 13:30:37

Latest NAMPA photos

EPUKIRO, 22 December 2024 - Epukiro football legend Rudolf Kujaza Karuhumba. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

EPUKIRO, 22 December 2024 - Epukiro football legend Rudolf Kujaza Karuhumba. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

PLESSIS PLAAS, 21 December 2024 - Okorukambe constituency councillor Rocco Nguvauva. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 December 2024 - The NFA has said it will address the issue of the fourth official's dress code in the match between Khomas NamPol and Civics FC. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 21 December 2024 - The NFA has said it will address the issue of the fourth official's dress code in the match between Khomas NamPol and Civics FC. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

KATIMA MULILO, 20 December 2024 – The Mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa (L) pictured with some of the senior citizens who shared their gratitude after receiving their food parcels on Friday. (Photo by: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 20 DECEMBER 2024- Financial Advisor Soini Hendricks Nuuyoma (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 17 July 2023 - Swapo Party Spokesperson Hilma Nicanor (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA