In Christmas Day message, pope decries Gaza's 'appalling harvest' of civilian deaths

Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, highlighting children dying in wars, Israeli strikes in Gaza, and the abominable attack by Hamas militants. He calls for an end to conflicts in Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, and defends the rights of migrants. Francis criticizes the armaments industry and calls for investigation into the rise of arms production, sales, and trade. He emphasizes the need for dialogue and international support for a two-state solution in Israel and Palestine.