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Pope Leo XIV waves after delivering the Urbi et Orbi Christmas Day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, 25 December 2025

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Video. Pope Leo XIV urges compassion in first Christmas Urbi et Orbi speech

Updated: 25/12/2025 - 14:18 GMT+1

The first US-born pope called on the Catholic faithful on Thursday to reject indifference towards those suffering during the first Christmas address of his pontificate.

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