Pope Francis condemned the “brutal persecution” of minorities by Islamic State insurgents in his Christmas message on Thursday and urged people not to be indifferent to the suffering of so many around the world.
Christmas is one of the holiest days for Christians, who on Thursday celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Tens of thousands of people turned out on St. Peter’s Square to hear the Argentine pope deliver his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message, marking the second Christmas since his election last year.
The pope appealed for the end of many of the major conflicts and …read more
Source: Voice of America
