Pope Francis Delivers His Christmas Urbi Et Orbi Blessing

VATICAN CITY, VATICAN - DECEMBER 25: (EDITOR NOTE: STRICTLY EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO MERCHANDISING). Pope Francis delivers his "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and the world) blessing from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica on December 25, 2023 in Vatican City, Vatican. Greeting the crowds gathered in Saint Peter's Square from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis offered his traditional good wishes on this Christmas Day with a message followed by his solemn "Urbi et Orbi" blessing, to the city and the world. We must say "yes" to peace and "no" to war the Pope decried, as every war marks "a defeat without victors, an inexcusable folly." (Photo by Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)