Christmas pleas for courage, compassion
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As the faithful marked Christmas Day, political and religious leaders called for peace and reconciliation amid flickers of hope in places long plagued by conflict.
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The charity says without them, many needy families just wouldn&#39;t have a merry Christmas. &quot;Bell ringers who give from themselves, they give up their time to man a kettle, to greet people, to say Happy Holidays, to bring a smile.
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In his Christmas message, the Anglican Bishop of Canberra has urged Australians to act to relieve poverty and injustice at home and abroad.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - There&#39;s a reason that smiling Salvation Army bell-ringer looks a little stiff this Christmas season, and it&#39;s not the cold weather.
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The kindness of strangers across the country saved Christmas for Beverly Smith's children after the deadly ice storm that cut off electricity for them and thousands of other people.
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Pope Benedict on Tuesday said he hoped Christmas would bring consolation to those living in poverty, injustice and war and appealed for just solutions to conflicts in Iraq, the Holy Land, Afghanistan and Africa.
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By Dr. Jacques Gibble  As I write this, seasonal music is playing on the radio and I am reminded that this is a special time of year. I am going to talk about two gifts worth giving and then offer a New Year's challenge.   The first one is an unselfish gift to others.
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If you are the sort of magnanimous or insane person who worries about the steadily declining state of Ben Affleck&#39;s career, Surviving Christmas is not going to set your mind at ease.
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By Bill Husted, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution  Dec. 10--You're lucky I'm not Santa Claus, because I know what you're  going to do wrong between now and Christmas.   I'm not talking about taking the last piece of blueberry pie or calling  in sick so you can shop.
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There&#39;s a reason that smiling Salvation Army bell-ringer looks a little stiff this Christmas season, and it&#39;s not the cold weather.
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Pope John Paul II offered Christmas wishes Saturday for a world where he said timid but hopeful efforts at peace coexist with worries over over Iraq, the Holy Land and several tragic conflicts in Africa.
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Madeleine McCann's parents thank those who have supported them as they prepare for Christmas.
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The familiar sound of ringing bells announces the beginning of a Christmas -time tradition. Christmas shoppers are once again reminded by the Salvation Army
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Thousands of the area&#39;s neediest children had a special Christmas package to unwrap this morning, delivered by a volunteer-run charity that relies on the kindness of West Michigan donors.
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Comment is free: Mary Riddell: There is much hand-wringing over consumerism at Christmas. But poverty remains the real enemy
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Letâs not forget the true meaning of Christmas. And, while weâre at it, the true meaning of Christmas sweaters.
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She called it her blessing in disguise. Donna Neuner, âBosom Buddiesâ support group leader, found comfort in a Christmas-time tragedy.