By Joshua McElwee, Reuters

Pope Leo decries conditions for Palestinians in Christmas sermon

Pope usually refrains from political references in his sermons

During later blessing, pope calls for end to war in Ukraine

Leo laments conflicts in Thailand and Cambodia, Myanmar, Sudan.

Pope Leo decried conditions for Palestinians in Gaza in his Christmas sermon, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service on the day Christians across the globe celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Leo, the first US pope, said the story of Jes

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