Christmas should bring a message of salvation to a world marred by conflict and suffering, Pope Francis said today.
Francis was imparting his traditional blessings and the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) message.
The 78-year-old pontiff spoke at noon from the central balcony of the Vatican Basilica, in front of large crowds of faithful in St Peter’s Square and millions of TV watchers around the world.
“May the Holy Spirit today enlighten our hearts, that we may recognize in the Infant Jesus, born in Bethlehem of the Virgin Mary, the salvation given by God to each one of …read more
Source: City Press
