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In first Christmas sermon, Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Gaza

Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Christmas sermon Pope usually refrains from political references in his sermons During later blessing, pope calls...
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‘Just want to be home’: Car enthusiast Macoy Dubs shares holiday driving reminder

Content creator and car enthusiast Macoy Dubs has a reminder for fellow drivers heading out on road trips this holiday season. The online personality posted...
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3 ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded ‘tech...

Many Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens. While some time on devices is fine for entertainment and education, we...
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Manila cardinal: ‘Worship’ of wealth, power empties Christmas meaning

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila warned Christmas celebrations risk becoming “shallow and empty” if society replaces humility with pursuits of wealth and power. In a...
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South Korean team develops ‘Iron Man’ robot that helps paraplegics walk

DAEJEON, South Korea — South Korean researchers have developed a lightweight wearable robot that can walk up to paraplegic users and lock itself onto them, enabling...
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Pope Leo XIV on Christmas night: Make room for others

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV, at Christmas Mass during the Night, said Christ’s birth brings light into the world’s darkness — and where the human...
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Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas night homily

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV celebrated Christmas Night Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday. About 6,000 people attended inside the basilica, while an estimated 5,000...
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Filipino flair at Christmas: R’Bonney Gabriel’s dad goes all out

Miss Universe 2022 R’Bonney Gabriel gave fans a glimpse of her Filipino dad’s creativity this Christmas season. The half-Pinay shared a video on Monday, December...
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It’s (not) a new bike! How to manage kids’ gift expectations at Christmas

Holiday celebrations involving gift giving can be roller coasters. The excitement of tearing into gifts is often mixed with intense anticipation – and sometimes,...
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Philippines lifts restrictions on Russian pork, authorities say

MOSCOW — The Philippines has lifted all restrictions on pork imports from Russia, agricultural authorities said on Wednesday. Russia is seeking new agricultural markets and aims to...
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‘Such a curious dog’: Pet dog terrified by giant hand shadow on the wall

In a hilarious moment, a dog was left terrified by a giant hand silhouette cast upon a wall. Boie, the curious Shih Tzu, was watching...
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Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no...
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What world was Jesus born into? A historian describes the turbulent times of the...

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright”. We all know the Christmas...
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‘God did not remain distant,’ CBCP president says in Christmas message

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines called on Filipinos to embrace hope and unity this Christmas, saying God draws near to restore relationships...
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Catholic ‘pamasko challenge’: How inaanaks can earn their pamasko

A Catholic social media page posed a “pamasko” challenge for godchildren who want to receive cash from their godparents this Christmas. Saints of Today on...
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Holiday escapes and new stays: Pet-friendly beaches, Cebu openings, festive luxury abroad

For travelers looking beyond city celebrations, the holiday season also brings meaningful escapes, whether that means traveling with pets, discovering a new hotel, or...
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Managing food allergies and dietary restrictions during the holidays

A plate of freshly baked cookies, a glass of perfectly garnished eggnog. For many, these images may conjure up warm memories and the anticipation...
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Christmas twerk: Energetic man play hilarious party game shaking backside to remove balls

An energetic man played a hilarious Christmas party game by shaking his backside to empty a container filled with ping-pong balls. Joshua Rubina enthusiastically twerked...
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‘True gift of life’: Pinoys encouraged to donate blood this holiday season

The public is encouraged to donate blood during the holiday season as a humanitarian organization appealed for supplies in case of emergencies and other...
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Italy removes emphatic ‘Yes!’ from national anthem

ROME — Italy has introduced a slight change to its national anthem, removing an emphatic "Si!" (Yes!) that followed a call to arms for the country,...