Pope Francis calls for “silence of guns” in the world
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20:03 : A family of Ukrainian refugees has lost a large part of their aid because they are being accommodated for free in Saint-Maur, France 3 Paris tells Ile-de-France. Without resources, the family receives only 214 euros, compared to 775 euros previously.
18:47 : It’s 18.00, it’s time for a new moment in the news.
• The suspect in Friday’s shooting at the capital’s Kurdish cultural center explained while in police custody that he first went to Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis). “committing murder against foreigners”. At present, the accused is placed in the psychiatric hospital of the police headquarters.
• According to local authorities, the death toll from the XXL cold has now reached 22 in the northeastern United States. About 160,000 homes are still without electricity and heavy snow is expected overnight.
Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine during his traditional Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this morning: “May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the guns and immediately end this senseless war!”
Christmas on the balcony… or even on the beach. Today we are witnessing one of the warmest December 25th because we measure temperature. And the New Year is announced in the same barrel.
16:13 : on the clock at 4:00 p.m. Here’s a new recap of what happened this Sunday, December 25:
The suspect who opened fire at the Kurdish cultural center in the capital on Friday explained while in police custody that he first went to Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis). “committing murder against foreigners”. At present, the accused is placed in the psychiatric hospital of the police headquarters. Watch us live.
Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine during his traditional Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this morning: “May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the guns and immediately end this senseless war!” Watch us live.
• #UKRAINE Sebastien Lecornu will visit Kyiv next Wednesday. This is the first visit of the French Minister of Armed Forces to Ukraine since the start of the Russian offensive.
An estimated 160,000 American homes are still without power after a severe winter storm paralyzed North America. According to the latest information, the number of dead is 17.
15:13 : The Telegram tells us about the Ukrainian baby Annette, who was just born in Lannebert in the Cotes-d’Armor. But his father, who remains in the country, has only seen him in photos so far. His pregnant mother, Svetlana, had fled the war.
14:47 : “Dinner at the family table cannot be so tasty and hot. There can be empty chairs around. Our houses and streets cannot be so bright.”
Christmas in the midst of war for Ukrainians. President Zelenskiy greeted the population and talked about celebrating the end of the year “a bitter taste”.
16:05 : A new roundup of news this Sunday, December 25:
The suspect who opened fire at the Kurdish cultural center in the capital on Friday explained while in police custody that he first went to Saint-Denis (Seine-Saint-Denis). “committing murder against foreigners”. At present, the accused is placed in the psychiatric hospital of the police headquarters. Watch us live.
Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine during his traditional Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this morning: “May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the guns and immediately end this senseless war!” Watch us live.
Sebastien Lecornu will visit Kyiv next Wednesday. This is the first visit of the French Minister of Armed Forces to Ukraine since the start of the Russian offensive.
An estimated 200,000 American homes are still without power after a severe winter storm paralyzed North America. According to the latest information, the number of dead is 17.
13:30 : Ksenia knows that there will be no ceasefire in the fighting for the holidays. “We’ll celebrate between shooting and shooting anyway.” (? #Kyiv train station, concert on the evening of December 24) 6/ https://t.co/XuMEgRbvA5
13:29 : “The spirit of Christmas has changed”, confirms Ksenia. His family is also preparing to give up the dates of Orthodox holidays. He dreams of Europe and celebrates #Christmas on December 25th this year: “”Russian” New Year has a bitter taste now!” ???⤵️ 5/
13:29 : Many people stay away from everything that reminds them of Russia. Ste-Sophie, post at the foot of the #Kiev tree, Igor has swapped his Russian Santa suit, Santa for a more agreeable bear mask. “People were getting aggressive with this Russian #Christmas symbol” ⤵️ 4/ https://t.co/xSUOyg0OON
13:29 : Despite 10 months of war and Russian strikes, Ukrainians are not giving up #Christmas. Even if some things change.. ⤵️?? 3/ https://t.co/SPoLDVfL5s
13:29 : This is their best Christmas present ever. Meeting on the platform of #Kyiv station. Dmitro kisses his wife after 6 months of exile in Sweden. Svetlana really wanted to go home for the holidays. “We will sing and pray for the quick victory of Ukraine” ⤵️ 2/ https://t.co/KJ4qSxfz5f
13:29 : #CHRISTMAS IN KIEV | “My family is Orthodox, we’ve always celebrated #Christmas on January 7th. But as we’re becoming more and more westernized, this time it’s December 25th.” Complain ??⤵️ 1/https://t.co/Lgtv8Dmn5y https://t.co/H7Fu0eZyxI
14:22 : Traditionally, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 7. But this year, some have chosen to celebrate it on December 24 and 25, the same time as most Christians. A way to break free from the Russian Church and its Julian calendar. Our special correspondent Agate Mahuet, who made some statements on Twitter, reports.
(AGATHE MAHUET / FRANCEINFO)
12:32 p.m : “Any war creates hunger and uses food itself as a weapon, preventing it from being distributed to people who are already suffering.”
The Pope also urged not to use food “as a weapon”, With special reference to conflicts affecting the Horn of Africa.
12:31 p.m : “May God enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the guns and immediately end this senseless war!”
Pope Francis called for an end to the war in Ukraine during his traditional Christmas message in St. Peter’s Square in Rome this morning.
12:21 p.m : For the first time since the start of the war, Sébastien Lecornu will go to Ukraine next Wednesday. The Minister of Armed Forces will have a special meeting with his colleague Alexei Reznikov in Kyiv.
11:50 : Vladimir Putin in this interview, a short excerpt of which aired on Russian public television he also said to be sure “100%” that the Russian army “will destroy” Patriot air defense systems to be supplied by the USA to Kiev.
11:54 : In a TV interview, Vladimir Putin says once again that the West, in his opinion, is trying to do this “split” Russia. The head of the Kremlin is sure of it “goal” of the country “completely different: uniting the Russian people”. Watch us live.
11:31 a.m : A weather warning has been activated in Kyiv, notify the city authorities on Telegram before it is canceled.
11:18 : Ukrainian soldiers celebrate Christmas on the front line. Photos from the Ukrainian Headquarters.
11:24 : War, even at Christmas, for Ukrainian soldiers. our colleagues from Kyiv Independent posted photos from the front on Twitter.
10:41 a.m : Here’s the first reminder of the news to accompany your coffee:
• Investigators continue their investigation today after three Kurds were killed in Paris two days ago. The arrest of the suspect was taken due to his health. He was placed in the psychiatric hospital of the police department.
• Violent clashes broke out yesterday in the capital and Marseilles on the sidelines of demonstrations to commemorate the victims.
Vladimir Zelensky condemns an action “terror” for Russian “scare” At least 10 dead and 55 injured after Ukrainians bombed downtown Kherson yesterday. Watch us live.
