Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, calling for "peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecuti...

Thousands watched on as Pope Leo led his first Christmas mass at St. Peter's Basilica.

Leo echoed many of the concerns of his predecessor, Pope Francis, demanding protection for refugees, victims of climate disasters, the unemployed and the exploited.