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Vatican City – After the Pope opened the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica on Tuesday evening, ushering in the Holy Year 2025, Francis read his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday. From the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the head of some 1.4 billion Catholics gave the Urbi et Orbi (the city of Rome and the entire world) blessing. In his speech, the pontiff condemned the wars and conflicts in the world and recalled the suffering of the people.
