pope francis, has called for more solidarity with those living in poverty. in his christmas eve mass in st peter's basilica in vatican city, the 85—year—old pontiff, also urged people to value the "little things in life". you're watching bbc news. the headlines. volunteers man vaccine centres in england as the race to fight the surging 0micron variant in the country doesn't this stop for the holiday. millions of travellers are facing disruption over christmas, as the world—wide record surge in 0micron cases means cancelled flights and staff shortages. let's get more on queen elizabeth spending christmas day at windsor castle with a smaller group of family members than in previous years. anna whitelock is professor of history at city, university of london and says that the queen — like so many people around the world — is having to come to terms with the effects of coronavirus. many people will remember that image of the queen alone in april. blane of the queen alone in april. alone at the funeral _ of the queen alone in april. alone at the funeral of _ of the queen alone in april. alone at the funeral of prince _ of the queen alone in april. alone at the funeral of prince philip - of the queen alone in april. alone at the funeral of prince philip and | at the funeral of prince philip and for many a symbol of many people's