Although the world is facing conflicts, energy crises, inflation and epidemics, Christmas 2022 is still bright and warm in many countries.
In the capital Kiev, residents gathered at the Ukrainian Catholic Church to celebrate Christmas. Photo: AFP
On the evening of December 24, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Francis presided over a prayer service attended by about 7,000 people. He strongly spoke out against war and the current energy shortage. Photo: AFP
Children present at the Pope's ceremony. Photo: AFP
The 22nd Air Brigade of the Canadian Air Force is on a mission to monitor Santa's reindeer convoy. Photo: Reuters
Pilgrims and tourists light candles inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Brthlehem, Palestine. Photo: AFP
People take photos in front of a brightly decorated house in Manila, Philippines. Photo: AFP/TTXVN
Lanterns on display in Manila. Photo: AFP/VNA
Fire dancing on boats during Christmas in Imperia town, Italy. Photo: AFP
Surfing competition despite unusually cold weather in Southern California, USA. Photo: AFP
A run along the coast in North Berwich, Scotland, on Christmas Day. Photo: AFP
A priest in the town of Sturh, Germany, opens a confessional for people to celebrate Christmas in peace on a mobile trailer. Photo: AFP
Tourists take photos next to a large pine tree in Beijing, China. Photo: AFP
According to Tin Tuc newspaper