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Pope Benedict XVI waves to faithful during the 'Urbi et Orbi' (to the City and to the World) message in St. Peter's square at the Vatican, 25 Dec 2009

Pope Delivers Christmas Blessing

Pope Benedict decries effects of world financial crisis, conflicts in Holy Land, Africa, plight of 'tiny flock' of Christians in Iraq

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