Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during a solemn, spiritual service.

Leo said faithful family life can make homes ‘a light of hope for the places in which we live; a school of love and an instrument of salvation in God’s hands.’

Leo XIV’s Christmas address was his first since being elected pontiff and was scrutinized for comparisons with those of his predecessor, Francis.

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VATICAN CITY, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor and strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.

Pope Leo XIV delivers Christmas message calling for peace in Middle East and Ukraine, urging world leaders to reject violence and embrace dialogue.

Pope Leo XIV greeted the soggy faithful in St. Peter’s Square in both English and Italian and apologized that there wasn’t enough room in the basilica for them all.

The consistory, as such gatherings are called, will be held Jan. 7-8, immediately following the Jan. 6 conclusion of the 2025 Holy Year.

The U.S.-born pope also lamented the situation for migrants and refugees who "traverse the American continent."

Tomorrow, Leos are advised to pause and conserve energy. Avoid burnout by acting with clear purpose. In love, small gestures speak louder than grand o