Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant Christmas Tree, are seen to reflect the birth of jesus. Christmas tree, are seen to reflect the birth ofjesus. A scene. While inside the basilica began the annual ceremony, steeped in catholic tradition. This, the fifth Christmas Eve mass to be held at pope francis. With 1. 2 million roman catholics with1. 2 million roman catholics followers around the world, the pontiff used his speech to highlight the plight of migrants, telling his followers t
Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant Christmas Tree, a scene to reflect the birth ofjesus. While inside the basilica began the annual ceremony, steeped in catholic tradition. This, the fifth Christmas Eve mass to be held by pope francis. With 1. 2 million roman catholics followers around the world, the pontiff used his speech to highlight the plight of migrants, telling his followers the story of mary and joseph, and the trials they were forced to endure on theirjourney to bethlehem
Pope francis has urged the worlds roman catholics not to ignore the plight of migrants who have been forced to flee because of violence. At Christmas Eve mass in saint peters basilica, the pontiff drew comparisons with the biblical story of mary and joseph, who found no place to stay in bethlehem when mary was about to give birth tojesus. Pope francis said respect for migrants was an integral part of christianity. Virginia langeberg reports. In vatican city, the faithful began gathering long before midnight in st peters square. Beneath a giant christmas tree, a scene to reflect the birth of jesus, while inside the basilica began the annual ceremony, steeped in catholic tradition. This, the fifth Christmas Eve mass to be held by pope francis. With 1. 2 million roman catholics followers around the world, the pontiff used his speech to highlight the plight of migrants, telling his followers the story of mary and joseph, and the trials they were forced to endure on theirjourney to bethlehe
Including one israeli. Security forces have sealed off the embassy which is in an affluent part of amman. The israeli authorities are not commenting on the incident, and for the moment have imposed reporting restrictions. Our middle east editor alan johnson has more. The israelis are saying nothing about whatever has gone on at the embassy in demand. In fact they have imposed restrictions on reporting. What little we know has come from jordanian sources. They say there is, as you said, one local person, a jordanian man, killed in a Shooting Incident will stop an israeli was wounded. The area around the embassy is now a subject of a major security operation. We have no idea exactly what motivated this attack. What sparked this. But in the absence of more information, theres bound to be speculation in the region and beyond. That this incident was linked to the current tensions in jerusalem, and as you know, there are some very strong jerusalem, and as you know, there are some very strong
Of coronavirus this winter. They are dealing with a lot of ongoing pressures. So whilst £3 billion sounds like a lot of money, we need to be absolutely clear how and where that money is going to be spent. Later today the Prime Minister is expected to set out the next steps on the road out of lockdown restrictions and its known hes keen to encourage commuters to return to the workplace to help the economy recover. The uk Tourism Industry says that since lockdown theres been a near total shutdown in International Tourism to and from the uk. Russia dismisses allegations that it tried to steal uk research for a Coronavirus Vaccine. Captain tom moore will be knighted by the queen today in his own personal ceremony at Windsor Castle. Please do get in touch with us regarding any of todays stories, on twitter annita mcveigh, or bbcyourquestions and coming up this hour the Big Butterfly count. The public is urged tojoin an annual butterfly count, as part of efforts to protect wildlife. Good mo