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World X-mas roundup

Pope anguished but worshipers see hope
VATICAN CITY, Dec 25: In an anguished Christmas mes 1 sage. Pope John Paul II, pleaded for peace in a world he said seems ’deaf and impenetrable at times to a message of healing and hope, reports AP.
Concerns about violence dampened holiday observances at one of Christianity's most revered sites— Bethlehem, where Jesus Christ is said to have been born.
But worshipers worldwide also found reasons for optimism.
Cubans took advantage of a relaxed attitude toward religion, and Albanians celebrated the reopening of a church after decades of repression. In Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, Christmas carols and symbols such as Santa Claus were allowed to appear for the first time, the sign of liberalized attitudes toward Christianity tn the Persian Gulf
From the central balcony or St. Peter's Basilica, the Pope inveighed against those responsible for hostilities in the Midcast and the "planned and inhuman" ethnic war in
Bos nia-1 lerzegovina.
"Listen to the voice of love, both’ sweet and powerful, especially you who brandish violent and murderous arms," the Pope pleaded in a strong voice to a crowd of 15,000 people.
In Bethlehem'on Christmas Eve, pilgrims and tourists packed the Church of the Nativity. Outside, hundreds of Israeli soldiers and police patrolled in a bonc-chilling rain.
In the Somalia capital. Mogadishu, there were morning Catholic masses at the port and airport Troops and American civilians were to cat a traditional Turkey dinner late in the afternoon, and otherfc were to eat combat rations.
On Christmas Eve, there were Protestant Roman Catholic and Jewish services in Mogadishu. Some troops with M-16 rifles slung over their shoulders sang "Joy to the World" and "Silent Night" under a blistering afternoon sun.
The outlawed Irish Republicans Army declared its
traditional Christmas ceasefire in Northern Ireland, but gave no indication It will halt bombings and bomb scares intended to drive the British out of the republic. Cardinal Cahal Daly, the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ireland, implored the guerilla group to call a permanent truce in Northern Ireland and end decades of violence.
In her Christmas message. Queen Elizabeth II acknowledged that 1992 has been a tough year for her family, but also expressed sympathy for others who have suffered more
Roman Catholics tn the northern Albanian town of Shkodra are rrlrhrnling the return of thefr cathedral, which was converted Into a sports hall under former Communist rulers who outlawed religion.
tn Cuba better relations between the Roman Catholic Church and the once militantly atheistic Communist government allowed more open celebrations.
English-language radios tn Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates were playing Christmas carols for the first time, and English-language newspapers were allowed to use the words "Christmas’ and "Santa Claus previously the holiday was referred to as the "festive season.~ and Santa was taboo.
In Saudi Arabia, by contrast, religious volunteer police went Into the centra] post of-ficc in Riyadh, residents said, and destroyed outgoing mall thought to be Christmas cards.