Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis delivers 2016 Christmas Message of peace from the Vatican

Pope Francis used his Christmas Day homily to call for peace for people “scarred by war and harsh conflicts,” and for those harmed by “brutal acts of terrorism.”Speaking from a balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, he called for an end to the conflict in Syria and for Israelis and Palestinians to set aside their differences in the wake of a UN resolution against the construction of Israeli settlements on occupied land. Dec 25, 2016
Palestinian envoy: Israel not living in reality

Palestinian envoy: Israel not living in reality

In response to the historic UN Security Council resolution that condemned illegal Israeli settlements, Palestinian envoy Riyad Mansour welcomed the decision, saying that those who opposed it were, not living in reality. Dec 24, 2016