Pope Francis has used his traditional Christmas message to urge 'all people of all nations' to find courage during this Holy Year 'to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions'. The pope invoked the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica, which he opened on Christmas Eve to launch the 2025 Jubilee, as representing God's mercy, which 'unties every knot; …
Expressing their shock over the car attack in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday that left five dead and at least 200 injured, world leaders have offered condolences to the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned the attack in a post on X, saying, "I am deeply shocked …
A car plowed into a busy outdoor Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday, leaving at least two people dead and injuring at least 60 others in what some officials say they suspect was an attack. Regional government spokesperson Matthias Schuppe and city spokesperson Michael Reif said officials suspected it was a deliberate act. The incident …