Christmas Eve

Strike action beginning on Christmas Eve will severely limit rail services with people being advised to only travel if “absolutely necessary”, Scotland's rail operator has warned. In the latest round of RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union strikes, ...

Last trains from many locations are in the morning, with all services ending by mid-afternoon. On East Midlands Railways’ main line linking London with Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield, the last northbound train for four days will depart at 7.35pm this evening. Last trains on South Western Railway from the UK’s busiest station, London Waterloo, are at around 9.30pm until the second week of January. When the RMT strike ends at 6am on Tuesday 27 December. “Our strike mandate lasts right up until May,” he told the BBC earlier this morning. “Do not travel unless your journey is essential”: that is the warning from the rail industry to people hoping to catch a train on Christmas Eve, ahead of the next RMT national strike by Network Rail staff beginning at 6pm on 24 December, Simon Calder, our travel correspondent, reports. “Services will be stopping earlier than usual on Christmas Eve, there will be no services on Boxing Day, and the first trains will start later than normal on Tuesday December 27. No trains will run on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, with services expected to resume at later in the day on December 27. [PCS](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/pcs)) union has announced industrial action from 23 December until the end of the year, with the exception of 27 December. “As a result, our last trains will depart earlier on Christmas Eve and services will start later on December 27, so the advice to customers is only travel if absolutely necessary on those days. In the latest round of RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport) union strikes, thousands of members are on strike due to an ongoing pay dispute. [RAC](/topic/rac) published the alert for a stretch of the [M25](/topic/m25).

People are set to make their final trips home for Christmas today with Somerset's roads likely to see delays. The AA says that congestion will be heaviest ...

The strikers will walkout from 6pm this evening until 6am on December 27 in a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. We will continue to keep you updated on traffic from across the county as it unfolds. Major routes such as the M5 and the A303 will become busy as the day goes on.

Millions of people are set to face difficult journeys home for Christmas Eve because of severe road traffic and strikes cutting back train services.

Christmas is a key period for maintenance work on the railways. Chiltern Railways will not operate any trains to or from Oxford, or north of Banbury. The RAC and Inrix, which analyses transport trends, said the worst Christmas Eve traffic on major roads will be between midday and 1pm. [Read more: Fresh wave of strike action set to cause Christmas travel chaos - will the train and flight disruption affect you?](/news/transport/christmas-rail-chaos-as-strike-getaway-cancellations-announced/) The industrial action held by thousands of members of the RMT union (RMT) at Network Rail, which runs the railways themselves, means trains will stop running early on Saturday, and some routes will have no services all day. The AA predicted that nearly 17 million cars will be on UK roads on Saturday, which may lead to long traffic jams on major routes - and more pressure will be added by striking railway workers.

There is likely to be delays on key routes around Bristol today (December 24) as people make their final journeys before Christmas. The M5, M4 and M25 are ...

We will continue to keep you updated on traffic from across the county as the day unfolds. There is likely to be delays on key routes around Bristol today (December 24) as people make their final journeys before Christmas. Thousands of members of members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) employed by Network Rail will walkout from 6pm today until 6am on December 27 in a dispute over jobs, pay and conditions.

Known as 'the prettiest girl in Bradford', Kitty Breaks led something of a double life.

During the trial, he seemed to not be aware of what was happening in the court and perhaps his detached demeanour was a symptom of his shell shock. Billed as a crime of passion it soon became evident Holt was in it for the money. He was described as having a good humoured relationship with the warders and was almost jovial in his demeanour. He told the court that Holt owned two revolvers and that when he was taken ill in 1915 the revolvers were not seen again. He was handsome, dark and decidedly unmoved throughout the proceedings and turned up to court each time in a smart suit. A pair of bloodied men's gloves were also found at the scene, and it did not take detectives long to establish they belonged to Holt. She checked into the Palatine Hotel and dined in the restaurant before catching a tram to St Anne's to meet her lover. Despite the trauma he had endured, Holt settled back into life in his home town and enjoyed the freedoms of a post-war society. He was known to enjoy jazz and sport, and was cheerful and frivolous - with a darker side buried beneath the surface. The body was soon identified, for Kitty's bank book was still in her coat pocket, along with a large bundle of cash, but how had this stylish woman from Bradford come to be here, shot to death in the sand dunes? In modern times we would say he had PTSD but in the early 20th century, it was simply known as shell shock. Kitty's body was punctured with four bullet wounds and beside her lay a pair of man's gloves and a revolver.

It's set to be another busy day across Gloucestershire's roads as people make their final trips ahead of Christmas day. There are likely to be delays on key ...

Inrix reports: "All traffic being temporarily held and queueing traffic due to car fire on M5 Southbound after J12 B4008 (Quedgeley / Hardwicke). The strikers will walkout from 6pm this evening until 6am on December 27 in a bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. We will continue to keep you updated on traffic from across the county as the day unfolds.

Britons have been warned of train disruption ahead of a strike today as millions embark on Christmas getaway journeys, with motorists told to avoid the ...

On East Midlands Railways’ main line linking London with Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield, the last northbound train for four days will depart at 7.35pm this evening. Last trains on South Western Railway from the UK’s busiest station, London Waterloo, are at around 9.30pm until the second week of January. Last trains from many locations are in the morning, with all services ending by mid-afternoon. When the RMT strike ends at 6am on Tuesday 27 December. “Our strike mandate lasts right up until May,” he told the BBC earlier this morning. [roads](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/roads) on Friday and Christmas eve, according to the [AA](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/aa), with others estimating that a third of regular train users will choose to travel by car instead in the face of wide-scale industrial action by rail workers. [PCS](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/pcs)) union has announced industrial action from 23 December until the end of the year, with the exception of 27 December. [RMT](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/rmt) union members working for [Network Rail](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/network-rail) will stop work at 6pm, and train operators are racing to get rolling stock and staff back to depots before the walk-out begins. “As a result, our last trains will depart earlier on Christmas Eve and services will start later on December 27, so the advice to customers is only travel if absolutely necessary on those days. [Christmas](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/christmas) could spiral into a “nightmare” as [traffic](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/traffic) surges to pre-pandemic levels and road workers stage four days of strikes. [walk out from Thursday until Christmas](https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/train-strikes-aa-rail-airport-travel-news-today-b2250078.html) in London and the South East as part of an industrial dispute. [RAC](/topic/rac) published the alert for a stretch of the [M25](/topic/m25).

Qantas passengers from Sydney will arrive in the early hours of 25 December, almost 48 hours late, after an unexpected city break in Baku.

The late arrivals are likely to trigger delays later in the day. Their Airbus A380 SuperJumbo was diverted after a warning of a fire in a cargo hold. Last trains from many locations are in the morning, with all services ending by mid-afternoon. A Qantas spokesperson said: “The aircraft will then pick up customers at Baku Airport and continue on to London. [Qantas](/topic/qantas) passengers on flight QF1 from Sydney, due to land at Heathrow early on Friday morning, are still in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan. The final direct train to London has already left Edinburgh, while no trains at all are running on East Midlands Railways’ main line linking London with Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield due to a separate strike by members of the Unite union.

Sleep experts at Bed Kingdom have highlighted some tips to make bedtime easier on Christmas Eve, including a bedtime countdown and no sugary foods after ...

[The shocking impact having only six hours sleep has on your body - and how to fix it today ](/femail/article-11451029/Expert-Olivia-Arezzolo-reveals-getting-six-hours-sleep-impacting-health.html) [Are YOU suffering from sleep deprivation? A spokesperson from Bed Kingdom has commented: 'It can sometimes feel as though there's nothing to prepare little ones for bedtime on Christmas Eve, resulting in a restless night's sleep. Experts reveal 7 tips to ensure they're snoozing by the time Santa arrives Sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted some tips and tricks to make bedtime easier on Christmas Eve (stock image) Sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted some tips and tricks to make bedtime easier on - Sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted some tips to make bedtime easier

People are being advised against train travel in Wales unless "absolutely necessary" due to strike action. Transport for Wales (TfW) said it was unable to ...

Network Rail said the action was due to start on Saturday at 18:00, so trains would need to stop much earlier in the afternoon to enable them to be "safely stabled, ready for start-up" on 27 December. TfW has said that the majority of rail services across the Wales and Borders network would be suspended between 24 and 27 December with more action planned in early January. Transport for Wales (TfW) said it was unable to run services on Network Rail's lines during the action although not directly involved in the dispute.

TRAIN passengers are being warned to avoid travelling today, Christmas Eve, unless its 'absolutely necessary' as further walkouts are set to cause disruption.

The day after the strikes (Sunday 8 January) will also be affected. Some parts of the GWR network will have no service at all. Planned engineering work will also affect some routes.

Little ones around the world have been counting down the days until Father Christmas pays them a visit, but they can become particularly excitable on ...

If your way of celebrating the festivities as a family includes lots of activities, it will work in your favour to keep these for the afternoon and have a calm atmosphere for the evening. However, it can sometimes feel as though there’s nothing to prepare them for bedtime on Christmas Eve, resulting in a restless night’s sleep. If you plan on watching a Christmas film together as a family on the evening to keep things calm, it’s best to switch the screens off around two hours before your children’s bedtime. It’s a must to make sure your child isn’t going to sleep on an empty stomach – and if you have many activities planned on the day, they may be too occupied to realise just how hungry they are. Not only will you avoid the protest to staying up for longer, but it helps them transition into their bedtime routine easily. Whether it’s a family walk or perhaps their favourite sport, taking the little ones for some morning exercise will promote better sleep at night by burning off energy.

The babysleepsite says cooler temperatures help promote better sleep for children because it helps our core temperature to fall, something which is essential ...

[Christmas ](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/christmas)but try to cut it back on Christmas Eve. Earlier on in the evening, try to get everyone together to relax and maybe watch a Christmas movie. It’s lovely to get the family all together on Christmas Eve. Focusing children’s minds on a book or relaxing sounds can help push away all the excitement about Santa! A recent study found 21% of parents tell youngsters that Santa can’t come down the chimney until children are fast asleep. The babysleepsite says cooler temperatures help promote better sleep for children because it helps our core temperature to fall, something which is essential for a good sleep. Sleep experts agree that one thing which can help children sleep better is a routine. The cooler air is also beneficial to sleep. Also just spent a few minutes chatting about Santa’s visit. Of course, Christmas Eve is not like most nights and your children are likely to be buzzing with excitement. And if you’re staying with family or friends, try to make sure you can do the same away from home. A brisk winter walk on Christmas Eve will help de-stress kids and help them feel naturally more tired ahead of bedtime.

Store hours vary on Christmas Eve but most stores close early and are closed Christmas.

Lowe's Christmas Eve hours HomeGoods Christmas Eve hours Gap Christmas Eve hours GameStop Christmas Eve hours Dillard's Christmas Eve hours Dick's Christmas Eve hours Costco Christmas Eve hours Burlington Christmas Eve hours Belk Christmas Eve hours Apple Christmas Eve hours [The shopping season](https://www.axios.com/2022/08/30/walmart-toys-inflation-holiday-shopping-season)also began earlier than in past years with retailers wanting to help consumers spread out their purchases as they deal with higher costs due to inflation. However, the [epic winter storm](https://www.axios.com/2022/12/23/winter-storm-weather-warnings) hitting swaths of the U.S.

Over the festive season, large chains such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's will be opening their doors at select times, which may leave you unsure of where to go ...

[It adds](https://waitrose.pxf.io/c/1259348/872508/12163?u=https://www.waitrose.com/content/waitrose/en/bf_home/christmas-opening-hours.html) that most stores will be open for extended hours, closing at 11pm on the days leading to Christmas Eve and some convenience shops will stay open until midnight. Friday 30 Dec 07:00-23:00 Friday 30 Dec 08:00-20:00 Thursday 29 Dec 07:00-23:00 Wednesday 28 Dec 07:00-23:00 Tuesday 27 Dec 08:00-20:00 Saturday 31 Dec 07:00-19:00 Thursday 29 Dec 08:00-20:00 Friday 23 Dec 06:00-00:00 Wednesday 28 Dec 08:00-20:00 Saturday 31 Dec 08:00-18:00 Friday 23 Dec 07:00-22:00

Trains will stop running at around 15:00, as walkouts on the railways and other industries continue.

"That's why we urge the RMT to really think again about looking at what's on the table. You can also get in touch in the following ways: - Some National Highways traffic officers are on strike in London and south-east England. "I want to make sure we reduce inflation, part of that is being responsible when it comes to setting public sector pay. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Workers are seeking wage rises as the cost of living soars. "We were planning for a long time only to have two trains get cancelled with no notification. but as things stand traffic is moving okay," he said at lunchtime. "But until the government gives the rail industry a mandate to come to a negotiated settlement on job security, pay and conditions of work, our industrial campaign will continue into the new year, if necessary." Letters won't be delivered, although some parcels are still being dispatched. "It shows more people are jumping into their cars and just don't want to take the risk of what's going on with the railway service." Network Rail said there would be "significantly reduced services across the rail network on Christmas Eve".

LEGEND has it that 27 years ago, the venue at 190 Cowley Road, Oxford, reopened under the ownership of local musicians Nick Moorbath and Adrian…

The role of general manager was given to a bloke called Shanks – a great gentle giant of a fellow, who Nick had appointed after seeing him break up a fight at a rave. Christmas Eve that year fell on a Sunday. This year we’re able to do it again, and do it properly – back on the Cowley Road, with the selectors who have built the night for a quarter of a century and the crowd who never fail to mash the place down.

There is now just a matter of hours until Christmas as families gather to celebrate the festive season. The countdown to the big day is on as people head ...

Seeing T’Owd ‘Oss (as the animal is locally known) is an old pagan tradition that is said to bring good luck. [Christmas Eve](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) at home tonight or head out for a festive tipple, these are Christmas Eve traditions that have become familiar to the people of Yorkshire. For Christmas Day itself, it's believed William Strickland, of East Yorkshire, brought the tradition of eating a turkey on Christmas day to England in the 1500s and the tradition of eating a slice of cheese with Christmas cake was also born in Yorkshire during the Victorian era. [Christmas Eve](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) traditions have grown out of the county - including the ringing of bells in Dewsbury and an interesting tradition in Richmond involving a man wearing a horse's head... [Christmas Eve](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) brings a number of traditions in Yorkshire, as [Yorkshire Live reports](https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/20-christmas-eve-traditions-everyone-22570033). [Christmas](https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/all-about/christmas) as families gather to celebrate the festive season.

The AA has predicted that nearly 17 million cars will be on UK roads on Saturday, leading to severe congestion on major routes. | ITV National News.

It predicted that nearly 17 million cars will be on UK roads on Saturday, leading to severe congestion on key routes. Will trains run on Christmas Day?No trains operate on Britain’s railways on Christmas Day. David Simpson, ScotRail Service delivery director, said: "Services will be stopping earlier than usual on Christmas Eve, there will be no services on Boxing Day, and the first trains will start later than normal on Tuesday December 27. The RAC and transport analytics company Inrix said the worst Christmas Eve traffic on major roads woukd be between midday and 1pm. Millions braced for disruption to their Christmas Eve journey on Saturday as rail strikes dealt a blow to train services and the roads fill with heavy traffic. Rush for last trains on Christmas Eve as strike ends services early

Shoppers across the nation are set to rush to the stores to finish their Christmas shopping today (Christmas Eve). No matter how prepared you are, ...

Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (10am and 5pm), New Year's Eve (7am to 7pm) New Year's Day (10am to 4pm). Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (9am to 6pm), New Year's Eve (7am to 6pm) New Year's Day, (10am to 4pm). We've also included the times of a few other key dates, including Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. - Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (10am to 4pm) open New Year's Eve (7am to 7pm) and New Year's Day (10am to 5pm) Fortunately, most stores are open for the majority of Christmas Eve. Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day (except for some smaller stores), Boxing Day ( 9am to 7pm), New Year's Eve (7am to 6pm) New Year's Day (10am to 5pm).

For everyone who still needs last minute shopping, we checked if Dollar General is open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2022.

Is Dollar General open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2022? While some stores typically open from 8am until 10pm, others may close earlier at 8 or 9pm. It’s the same thing every year.

Whether it's orange juice for breakfast or goose fat for the roast potatoes, people will be looking to nip to a shop to get everything ready. Fortunately, most ...

Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (10am and 5pm), New Year's Eve (7am to 7pm) New Year's Day (10am to 4pm). We've also included the times of a few other key dates, including Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (9am to 6pm), New Year's Eve (7am to 6pm) New Year's Day, (10am to 4pm). - Other opening times across Christmas and New Year: CLOSED Christmas Day, Boxing Day (10am to 4pm) open New Year's Eve (7am to 7pm) and New Year's Day (10am to 5pm) Fortunately, most stores are open for the majority of Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve is always a busy day for supermarkets, with shoppers rushing to finish their preparations for the big day.

The NORAD Christmas tracker seems to be down as users are not able to follow Santa on his journey.

We just track him!" NORAD coordinates with Santa’s Elf launch staff to confirm his launch time, but from that point on, Santa calls the shots. He's just getting started!”

With tracking tools like the NORAD Santa Tracker and Google's Santa Tracker, everyone can follow Santa's journey this Christmas Eve.

Bus and train services across the UK will typically run reduced services during the festive period - but planned strikes this year means commuters should ...

Commuters should use local transport options to complete their journeys. All journeys will need to be completed by lunchtime. Christmas Day: No service. Christmas Day: No service Christmas Eve: No service due to industrial action.

Telford's parkrunners turned out in their hundreds to take in a Christmas Eve run in the first of a cluster of festive 5k runs.

The amount of children giving me a high five today – they enjoy being in that atmosphere." Kim said there is a festive theme if people want to dress up for the event, and that it's an opportunity that doesn't come around a lot where Christmas Eve and Day both fall on a weekend. Speaking about why the run is so popular, Kim said: "We are very much all-inclusive and it's very much a family event.

Latest RMT walkout meant trains stopped running early and some routes had no services all day.

"By far the greatest leap in footfall from last Saturday of 26.4% occurred in retail parks, which is clearly a result of customer demand for food and grocery shopping. “I’ve got some friends in London, if I need to I’ll be like ‘hey, I’m coming to crash on your sofa’. One passenger wrote on Twitter: “I get things are more stressful this year because of strikes but @megabusuk and Victoria Coach Station today is chaos. Huge crowds, horrifically disorganised and no urgency or information from staff. Examples of last train times on Saturday ahead of the strikes included 10.45am for Leeds to London, 11am for London to Edinburgh and 12.48pm for London to Manchester. It said there would be “significantly reduced services across the rail network”. There was little disruption on the first day of the walkout on Friday as armed forces personnel were deployed to check passports, and passengers posting on social media shared similar experiences on Christmas Eve. "Footfall across all UK retail destinations was 1% higher than on December 23 and 9.2% higher than on the previous Saturday when there were rail strikes also.This pattern of footfall is unusual for Christmas Eve, as typically footfall peaks on December 23 and is then lower on Christmas Eve as people travel to their Christmas destinations. "The uplift from last Saturday is a result of consumers not being able to reach their chosen shopping destination due to the rail strikes on December 17, and many people would have opted to travel yesterday to avoid the possibility of not being able to reach their chosen destination. Figures showed the strikes also impacted on the numbers of people travelling to central London and other city centres across the UK for last minute Christmas shopping. The impact of the train strikes is expected to heap more pressure on roads on some of the busiest travel days of the year. Millions of people faced disruption to Christmas Eve getaway journeys on Saturday due to the latest RMT walkout and the knock on effect on road

ScotRail services have ended across the country as the latest round of industrial action by RMT union members has begun. Network Rail workers who are ...

Most services on that day will start around 8am, but in some parts of the country, such as Stirling, there will be no trains running until 5pm. No train services will start after 6pm (except for the 6.15pm Cumbernauld – Motherwell) but some trains will still be in transit. “Services will be stopping earlier than usual on Christmas Eve, there will be no services on Boxing Day, and the first trains will start later than normal on Tuesday, December 27. ScotRail normally operates a reduced service across the Strathclyde region. “We are sorry for the disruption passengers will face throughout the festive period and would urge those who need to travel to plan their journey and check what services are running in advance. This is due to the shift start times of Network Rail signallers.

Rail passengers desperately scrambled to catch the last trains home to begin their Christmas festivities as yet another national walkout began this ...

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), pictured outside Euston Station on December 13, went on strike on Christmas Eve and will continue action until December 27 Workers at the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, at Network Rail and 14 train operators are planning to strike on January 3, 4, 6 and 7, meaning services are set to be crippled for a week. Services on Christmas Eve were limited and began to wind down in the afternoon. Travellers at Euston train station in London on Friday 23 December at the start of the Christmas getaway Trains stopped running at around 3pm on Christmas Eve up and down the country, scuppering plans for many desperate to get home for the big day. 'What a mess': Rail passengers blast 'disgraceful' end of Christmas Eve train services as strike kicks in with many forced on to replacement buses and taxis in desperate scramble to get home in time to spend festive period with loved ones

Pope Francis on Saturday led the world's Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level ...

Peter's Basilica to tens of thousands of people in the square below. He comes there because there we see the problem of our humanity: the indifference produced by the greedy rush to possess and consume." Francis, celebrating the 10th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St.

The pope's mass is traditionally delivered at midnight on Christmas Eve, but was moved to 7.30pm two years ago, to allow the congregation to get home before ...

has packaged the mystery" of Christmas that there was a danger the day's meaning could be forgotten. "How many wars have we seen? The pope's mass is traditionally delivered at midnight on Christmas Eve, but was moved to 7.30pm two years ago, to allow the congregation to get home before the Italian government's COVID-19-enforced curfews.

In the splendour of St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by 7000 faithful, including tourists and pilgrims.

When the Mass ended, the pope, pushed in a wheelchair by an aide, moved down the basilica with a life-sized statue of Baby Jesus on his lap and flanked by several children carrying bouquets. “He did not so much talk about poverty as live it, to the very end, for our sake.” Although virtually all pandemic-triggered restrictions have long been lifted in Italy, the Vatican kept to the early start time. “I think above all of the children devoured by war, poverty and injustice.” “While animals feed in their stalls, men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbours, their brothers and sisters,” the pontiff said. “Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement,” he said.

Pope Francis on Saturday led the world's Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level ...

Peter's Basilica to tens of thousands of people in the square below. He comes there because there we see the problem of our humanity: the indifference produced by the greedy rush to possess and consume." Francis, celebrating the 10th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St.

Pope Francis warned in a solemn Christmas Eve Mass that the level of greed and hunger for power was such that some wanted to “consume even their neighbours”, in ...

Peter’s Basilica to tens of thousands of people in the square below. He comes there because there we see the problem of our humanity: the indifference produced by the greedy rush to possess and consume.” “Men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbours, their brothers and sisters,” he said.

Pope Francis has condemned human "hunger for wealth and power" at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican, seemingly referring to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts. "How many wars have we seen!" he said, adding that the main victims were "the weak and ...

"How many wars have we seen!" In the UK, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, is expected to say that despite war and conflicts around the world, as well as the cost of living crisis at home, there is "unconquerable hope" in the birth of Jesus Christ. Pope Francis has condemned human "hunger for wealth and power" at Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican, seemingly referring to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts.

Lori, who used to hit the headlines for dating Black Panther beefcake Michael B. Jordan, is now at the center of a new swirl of rumors about her love life ...

I’m not compromising my peace and happiness for anything or anybody. 'That’s where I’m at in my life right now. Lori, who used to hit the headlines for dating Black Panther beefcake Michael B.

By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Christ was born to touch people's hearts and show that love is the power that changes the course of ...

“He comes to touch our hearts and to tell us that love alone is the power that changes the course of history.” “How do we rediscover the meaning of Christmas?” the pope asked. Tenderly wrapped in swaddling clothes by Mary, he wants us to be clothed in love.” He said, “God was born in a manger so that you could be reborn in the very place where you thought you had hit rock bottom. Pope Francis celebrated the “Christmas Mass at Night” at 7:30 p.m., as he did in 2020 and 2021. The pope, who was seated to the right of the altar, watched as a cloth was lifted, revealing a statue of baby Jesus.

In the splendour of St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by 7000 faithful, including tourists and pilgrims.

When the Mass ended, the pope, pushed in a wheelchair by an aide, moved down the basilica with a life-sized statue of Baby Jesus on his lap and flanked by several children carrying bouquets. “He did not so much talk about poverty as live it, to the very end, for our sake.” Although virtually all pandemic-triggered restrictions have long been lifted in Italy, the Vatican kept to the early start time. “I think above all of the children devoured by war, poverty and injustice.” “While animals feed in their stalls, men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbours, their brothers and sisters,” the pontiff said. “Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement,” he said.

In the splendour of St Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by 7000 faithful, including tourists and pilgrims.

When the Mass ended, the pope, pushed in a wheelchair by an aide, moved down the basilica with a life-sized statue of Baby Jesus on his lap and flanked by several children carrying bouquets. “He did not so much talk about poverty as live it, to the very end, for our sake.” Although virtually all pandemic-triggered restrictions have long been lifted in Italy, the Vatican kept to the early start time. “I think above all of the children devoured by war, poverty and injustice.” “While animals feed in their stalls, men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbours, their brothers and sisters,” the pontiff said. “Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement,” he said.

The attention-grabbing reality star family showed off their eye watering level of wealth with an opulent and extravagant party that most could only ever ...

[Snapchat](https://story.snapchat.com/p/e938f430-2c82-432e-9424-9522e5dc822c), [fire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fire). [Kim, 42,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kim-kardashians) arrived wearing a shimmering silver outfit. [Kylie Jenner, 25,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/kylie-jenner) arrived with her young four-year-old daughter Stormi Webster - who she shares with 31-year-old rap sensation Travis Scott. [38-year-old Khloe](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/khloe-kardashians) gave fans a look at the celebrations as she shared video from inside the party venue. [the attention-grabbing reality star family](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/the-kardashians) showed off their wealth as they prepared to ring in Christmas morning with family, friends, and plenty of snacks and drinks.

Pope Francis on Saturday led the world's Catholics into Christmas, saying in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts that the level ...

He comes there because there we see the problem of our humanity: the indifference produced by the greedy rush to possess and consume." Peter's Basilica to tens of thousands of people in the square below. [Francis](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/pope-francis/), celebrating the 10th [Christmas](https://www.france24.com/en/tag/christmas/) of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. "Men and women in our world, in their hunger for wealth and power, consume even their neighbours, their brothers and sisters," he said. "How many wars have we seen! It was the first with a capacity crowd of about 7,000 following several years of restricted attendance because of Covid-19.