Hope stressed in Christmas Eve Mass

Ljubljana, 25 December - Believers around Slovenia flocked to Christmas Eve Mass last evening, the culmination of religious celebrations of Christmas. Slovenian bishops stressed Christmas brings the message of light and hope, while criticising consumerism in their Christmas Day message.

Bethlehem, Palestine A Christmas procession in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bethlehem. Photo: dpa/STA

Bethlehem, Palestine
A Christmas procession in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bethlehem.
Photo: dpa/STA

Bethlehem, Palestine A Christmas procession in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bethlehem. Photo: dpa/STA

Bethlehem, Palestine
A Christmas procession in front of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Bethlehem.
Photo: dpa/STA

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