Pope Francis called on December 14 for a "humble" Christmas this year, with savings from reduced spending on gifts donated to help the "suffering people of Ukraine." Francis called for "concrete gestures" of charity for Ukrainians this holiday season during his weekly general audience. "It's nice to celebrate Christmas and have parties, but let's lower the level of Christmas spending a bit. Let's make a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts, and let's send what we save to the people of Ukraine who need it,” he said. To read the original AP story, click here.
Pope Urges 'Humble' Christmas, With Savings Sent To Ukraine
Pope Francis broke down while speaking about Ukraine during a prayer service in Rome on December 8.