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Article: Pope says Christmas marred by Holy Land tensions

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December 26, 1996
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Jerusalem Post
12-26-1996
VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II wished the world a happy Christmas in 55 languages yesterday, but said the spirit of the nativity was marred by tensions in the Holy Land and international indifference to the tragedy in Africa.

In his Urbi et Orbi ("to the city and the world") blessing and message, the 76-year-old Polish pontiff said Christmas meant not being resigned to violence and injustice, but striving to overcome hatred and rancor and returning to dialogue.

The pontiff spoke to thousands of people gathered under dark skies in a rainy St Peter's Square.

After the address, the Pope delivered brief Christmas greetings in 55 languages, including Arabic, ...

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