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    Pope says 'our hearts are in Bethlehem' as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's

    by Via AP news wire Dec 24, 2023 2 minutes
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    Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today" prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.”

    The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows of white-clad prelates.

    “Our hearts are in Bethlehem, where the

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