Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Christmas midnight Mass today (December 24, 2010), and in a sombre reflection during his homily noted how the promise of peace brought by Jesus' birth has yet to be fulfilled.
Thousands of people flocked to St. Peter's Basilica for the ceremony, while many more followed the proceedings on giant video screens in St. Peter's Square, the Earth Times website reports.
"This child (Jesus) has ignited the light of goodness in men and has given them strength to overcome the tyranny of might," the pontiff said in his homily.
Part of the significance of Christmas night is "simply joy at God's closeness" to mankind, he added.
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