The pope prayed for the victims and the "gift of peace and fraternity" this holiday season as he spoke during an audience with the donors of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations. "We pray for those who suffer from war and violence, in particular today I want to entrust to the Lord the victims of the terrorist attack in Sydney against the Jewish community," the pontiff said on Monday. At least 15 victims were killed and dozens more were wounded in the massacre over the weekend on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where hundreds had gathered for a "Chanukah by the Sea" event celebrating the beginning of the Jewish festival.
Published at: 2025-12-15 21:37:38
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