https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/549be87b-034c-429f-a360-b271815b8c48 "The child born today in Bethlehem is the same Jesus who says; "in me you may have peace" From the Central Loggia of Saint Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV used his Christmas message to deliver a strong appeal for peace, justice and solidarity with those suffering amid war and displacement. Addressing Christians worldwide, particularly those in the Middle East, the pontiff said he had heard first-hand their fears and sense of powerlessness in the face of overwhelming political and military forces. He called on God for peace and stability in Lebanon, Palestine, Israel and Syria. He drew particular attention to civilians enduring war and deprivation, saying Jesus identifies with those who have lost everything, explicitly naming the people of Gaza, the hungry and impoverished in Yemen, and refugees and migrants forced to flee their homes in search of safety and dignity. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:38:30 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/549be87b-034c-429f-a360-b271815b8c48 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.