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Pope Leo XIV Meets Michael Buble - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Canadian singer Michael Buble (2nd right of the pope) and some artists and organizers on the eve of the annual Christmas Vatican ‘Concert with the Poor’ at its sixth edition on December 5, 2025 at the Clementine Hall, Vatican. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Michael Buble - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Canadian singer Michael Buble and some artists and organizers on the eve of the annual Christmas Vatican ‘Concert with the Poor’ at its sixth edition on December 5, 2025 at the Clementine Hall, Vatican. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Michael Buble - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Canadian singer Michael Buble (1st row, near the bishop) and some artists and organizers on the eve of the annual Christmas Vatican ‘Concert with the Poor’ at its sixth edition on December 5, 2025 at the Clementine Hall, Vatican. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Michael Buble - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets Canadian singer Michael Buble (2nd from left) and some artists and organizers on the eve of the annual Christmas Vatican ‘Concert with the Poor’ at its sixth edition on December 5, 2025 at the Clementine Hall, Vatican. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lego block Christmas tree in Nagoya

A Christmas tree made with about 610,000 Lego blocks is unveiled to the media at Legoland Japan Resort in Nagoya, central Japan, on Nov. 20, 2025, the eve of the start of a five-day Christmas illumination and music show.

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Lego block Christmas tree in Nagoya

A Christmas tree made with about 610,000 Lego blocks is unveiled to the media at Legoland Japan Resort in Nagoya, central Japan, on Nov. 20, 2025, the eve of the start of a five-day Christmas illumination and music show.

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Jim Lovell Presents President Johnson with an Engraved Print of “Earthrise”

Apollo 8 command module pilot Jim Lovell, left, presents United States President Lyndon B Johnson a framed and autographed copy of the photograph “Earthrise” that was taken while he and crewmates commander Frank Borman and lunar module pilot William Anders orbited the Moon on Christmas Eve 1968, at the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on January 8, 1969. Photo by Arnie Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis has inaugurated the Jubilee 2025 by opening the massive bronze Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on December 24, 2024. The opening of the Holy Door by the Pope marks the beginning of the Jubilee. The Holy Year of 2025 includes this ritual, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass on Christmas Eve. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis has inaugurated the Jubilee 2025 by opening the massive bronze Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on December 24, 2024. The opening of the Holy Door by the Pope marks the beginning of the Jubilee. The Holy Year of 2025 includes this ritual, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass on Christmas Eve. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Origlia-VaticanPool /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis has inaugurated the Jubilee 2025 by opening the massive bronze Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on December 24, 2024. The opening of the Holy Door by the Pope marks the beginning of the Jubilee. The Holy Year of 2025 includes this ritual, followed by the celebration of Holy Mass on Christmas Eve. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III stands on the throne during Christmas Eve celebrations in the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. Eastern Christians mark Christmas Eve at this historic site within the shared Nativity Church complex. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Girls from a scout band participate in a parade in Bethlehem, West Bank, to mark Eastern Christmas Eve on January 6, 2025. The procession is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Attendees gather inside the Church of the Nativity for Eastern Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The church is recognized as the birthplace of Jesus Christ and is central to Orthodox Christmas celebrations, which follow the Julian calendar, marking the holiday 13 days later than the Gregorian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III speaks from the throne at the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. Eastern Christians mark Christmas Eve at this historic site within the shared Nativity Church complex. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

A scout band marches through a street in Bethlehem, West Bank, carrying Palestinian flags as part of Christmas Eve celebrations on January 6, 2025. The procession is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession carrying ceremonial items in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The event is part of the Christmas Eve traditions observed by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem greets worshippers during Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. The procession is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Girls from a scout band participate in a parade in Bethlehem, West Bank, to mark Eastern Christmas Eve on January 6, 2025. The procession is part of the Christmas Eve celebrations by Eastern Christians. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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West Bank Celebrating Christian Christmas - Palestine

Greek Orthodox deacons and clergymen walk in a procession in Manger Square outside the Nativity Church complex in Bethlehem, West Bank, on January 6, 2025. Eastern Christians gather here to celebrate Christmas Eve according to the Julian calendar. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A view of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A man holding a weapon stands guard outside the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A man holding a weapon stands guard outside the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A man holding a weapon stands guard outside the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian man rings the bell of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest prays during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A view of the Cathedral during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian worshipper receives communion as he attends the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian worshipper lights a candle as he attends the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers light candles as they attend the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Female choir singers chant during the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian worshipper receives communion as he attends the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A Christian worshipper receives communion as she attends the Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

Christian worshippers attend Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Eve At Olive Church - Damascus

A priest leads Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Dormition, also known as the Olive Church, in Damascus on December 24, 2024. Syria's rulers, who toppled Assad's government on December 8 have since sought to assure religious and ethnic minorities that their rights would be upheld. But for some in the Christian community of several hundred thousands, the promises made by the new Islamist leadership have done little to soothe their fears in a country scarred by years of civil war. Photo by Osama Al Maqdoni/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM