, which is just over mass at the nativity church, which isjust over their mass at the nativityir —— scouts. there has been a church at sites in the fourth century. it gives you an idea of how long bethlehem has been reliant on religious tourism for its economy. and according to the palestinian ministry of tourism, this has been a record yearfor the number of visitors who have come to visit bethlehem, that gives people you something extra you to celebrate. 0f you something extra you to celebrate. of an terrorism does take a hit because of flareups in violence, because of the israel palestinian conflict. last year a lot of parties were cancelled after president trump recognise jerusalem as israel's capital, without acknowledging palestinian claims to be eastern part of the city, which the palestinians want as the capital for their future promised state. this year people really do want to come out and party. they say that christmas must be a joyful time, a happy time. and you can see plenty of evidence of that all around me. customers have made the most of the last hours of christ

let's go live to outside the church of nativity — which is traditionally thought to be the birthplacedle east correspondent, yolande knell is there. give us a sense of the numbers and what is expected to happen. numbers arejust what is expected to happen. numbers are just starting to build what is expected to happen. numbers arejust starting to build up now. you have got a good mixture of local palestinians and also foreign visitors here as the christmas carols bigender play. we have had already palestinians scout bands marching by. they are getting ready for the big procession injust a short time from now. that is when church leaders will arrive from jerusalem into bethlehem, and the scouts will escort them into manger square, they will be met here by local dignitaries. that is all ahead of midnight mass, which happens later. according to the palestinian tourist industry, this has been a really great year for tourism. there have been a record number of visitors coming to bethlehem. 0ften hear tourism is very badly affected by the ongoing conflict. when i was here just last year, pres

earlier the scouts escorted church leaders ahead of the midnight mass at the nativity church which isjustrch on that site since the fourth century, that gives you an idea of how long bethlehem has really been a reliance on religious tourism for its economy, and according to the palestinian ministry of tourism, this is been a record year for the number of visitors who have come to visit which gives people hear something extra to celebrate because often tourism does take a hit because of flare—ups and violence because of the israel palestinian conflict. last year, a lot of parties were cancelled after president trump recognised jerusalem as israel's capital. this year, people really do want to come out and party. they say that christmas must be ajoyfultime, a happy time, and you can see plenty of evidence of that. pope francis has been holding mass in st peter's basilica, in the vatican, as christians celebrate the traditional day ofjesus's birth. earlier the pontiff criticised the "insatiable greed" of today's consumerism, calling on people in his christmas homily to make "sharing and givi

the bbc‘s middle east correspondent yolande knell is outside the church of nativity, where christiansquires entertaining the crowd. earlier the scouts escorted church leaders ahead of the midnight mass at the nativity church which is just over there. there has actually been a church on that site since the fourth century, that site since the fourth century, that gives you an idea of how long bethlehem has really been a reliance on religious tourism for its economy, and according to the palestinian ministry of tourism, this is been a record yearfor the number of visitors will come to visit which gives people hear something extra to celebrate because often tourism does take a hit because of flare—ups and violence because of flare—ups and violence because of flare—ups and violence because of the israel palestinian conflict. last year, a lot of parties cancelled after president trop recognised israel's capital jerusalem. this year, people really do want to come out and party. they say that christmas must be a joyful time, a happy time, and you can see plenty of evidence of that. the christ

scouts escorted church leaders from jerusalem into bethlehem ahead of the midnightass at the nativity churche has actuly been a church on that site since the fourth century. that gives you an id of how bethlehem has been reliant on religious tourism for its economy. according to the palestinian ministry of tourism, this has been a record year for the number of visitors visiting bethlehem.f often, course, tourism does take a hit because of flareups in violence and the rael-palestinian conflic last year a lot of parties were canceled after president trump recognized jerusalemrael's gpital without acknowledg palestinian claims to the eastern part of the city, which the palestinians want as the capital of their future promised state. this year, people really do want to come out and party. they say tt christmas must be a joyful time, happy time, and you can see evidence around here. lewis: let's stay with christmas. the carol "silent night" is celebrating its 200th birthday. it was first performed in austria in 1818.: report is one of the world's favorite christmas carols. "silent night," or "sti

from deep within the planet. >>> real life grinch in santa cruz, an attempt to swipe part of a church nativity scene went very wrong for one man. every year the messiah lutheran church puts up this nativity scene for people to enjoy, but officers say one man didn't just stop to look. chp officers were out paroling early this morning when they saw something that didn't quite look right. a 20-year-old man was stumbling into the street carrying a wise man. >> he actually almost ran right in front of the patrol car and got run over, but they stopped and appeared to be intoxicated and then began to continue running with the wise man in his hands. chase.y gave him a little diveup the wise man at one point and finally they caught him and took him into custody. >> this is the second time in two years figures have been stolen from that very. now church leaders will be taking extra -- very scene. now church leaders will be taking extra security measures. >>> weather time, beautiful sunset which means one thing, it's time for the weekend. will rain impact any part of that weekend? the answer is not as mu

starts to use these ideas of native heritage and persecution amongst native americans as a way to build a persecution complex for the church. native americans were persecuted, jim jones, the people's temple are persecuted as well. unfortunate to an conclusion in guyana with the massacre of 900 americans. he lays out the idea that we have reached the end of the line. there is no hope for us. native americans were in his view white doubt. a obviously were not but he makes the idea that there is no hope for us or for the native americans. interesting at this understudied era and the connections they make. of theses that some new religions in the 1970's raise and how they worked with native americans. steve: yet it is relatively recent in terms of native 50 years ago. are you able to talk to primary sources in terms of oral history? there are a number of people. unfortunately, as i was finishing up the dissertation, you had a lot of people who did pass away. dennis banks passed away last year. generation that was involved in a red power are starting to pass away. there are a copious amount of oral histories that you can use an

location for something special. >>> a real life grinch in santa cruz attempted to swipe part of a church nativityne and it went very wrong. every year the messiah lutheran church puts up this nativity scene for people to enjoy. officers say one man didn't stop just to look. chp officers were out patrolling yesterday morning when they saw something that just didn't look right, a 20- year-old man was stumbling into the street carrying this wise man. >> he actually almost ran right in front of the patrol car and got ran over but they stopped, he appeared to be intoxicated and began to continue running with the wise man in his hands, so they gave him a little short chase and he gave up the wisemen at one point and then they were able to catch him and take him into custody. >> this is the second time in two years that figures have been stolen, church leaders will now be taking extra security measures. >>> today is the start of the dungeness crab season, the california department of fish and wildlife says the season was delayed in that region because of elevated levels of acid. public health agencies h

. >>> bethlehem, the church of the nativity. is is the traditional site of jesus' birth. >> the church of the nativity is important because it's at this site that christians believe jesus was born and that god became flesh. this is the place where god broke into the world to change history. not only is this one of the holiest sites in christianity. it's one of the holiest sites of all religions in the world. underneath this altar here is a cave, a grotto. and it's in this grotto that christians believe jesus was born. and the place is commemorated by a 14-point silver star. tens of millions of pilgrims come to the church of the nativity every year to venerate the birth of jesus. >> according to the gospel of luke, joseph and the pregnant mary traveled to bethlehem from their home in nazareth. >> they have to travel to bethlehem because, according to luke, there was a census that required people to go to their ancestral homes. joseph was apparently from bethlehem so he had to return there. >> the importance of jesus being born in

that baby jesus jesus christ was born in the grotto in the cave underneath what is now the church of the nativity it's beautifully lit up you can see the screen actually palestinian president mahmoud abbas at midnight mass also the beautiful cherry it's been a real celebrate tree after a atmosphere here all day long you've had the scouts that would come down star street which is also the rude words but leave that to mary and joseph came down when there was no room at the inn almost to over two thousand years ago and gave birth in that grotto but of course the underlying issue here barbara when you speak to people is pretty much the same they do remind you of the issue of the cost of israel's occupation how we do have to say this year we've seen more foreigners we see more people here than we have in previous years we were just talking to various people from canada from haiti from singapore from hong kong that's how far people have come to bethany have some of them pilgrims some of them tourists but certainly also the palestinian christians we've been speaking to saying that christmas is a time of

there's a mosque right behind where we are right now or shall and then you of course you have the church of nativity the call to prayer was going and she said well you know you can hear the mosque and you see the church of nativity and i don't and. and why israel is building a wall across this whole so it is a discussion here certain people haven't been before when they see the realities on the ground but i think you know just linking it in with politics we are hearing now from israeli media that that trump peace deal the deed of the century that is supposed to be addressing these issues is longstanding issues that aren't even close to being resolved may now be delayed even further because of these early elections and perhaps only be talked about again in the summer and it's pick up on something you said stephanie is it fairly common that that people often get their thinking one thing and once they really see the things like you said seeing the wall and things like that they realize it's a lot more complicated than maybe what they thought oh. yes i think people don't know what to expect when they co

church got the perfect christmas gift... decades later. a baby jesus statue was stolen from the nativityit's back home in its manger for the first time in almost 90- years.( will ) churchgoers say there are no hard feelings... they're just glad it was returned. the statue was returned anonymously.. and the people behind the theft even sent letters saying they never meant any harm. ( will ) still to come on the kron4 morning news... we have the latest on the search for an inamte that walked away from san quentin prison yesterday. ( will ) and the manhunt continues for the suspect believed to have shot and killed a central valley police officer. (ácommercialá) ♪ toyland, toyland ♪ little girl and boy land ♪ while you dwell within it ♪ you are ever happy there daddy, it's christmas! ♪ childhoods, joyland never let go of your dreams. the mercedes-benz winter event is back. lease the glc 300 for $459 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. mercedes-benz. the best or nothing. (robin ) good morning i'm robin winston(will) and i'm will tran in for james fletcher. lets start the morning with

continue into the night when the catholic patriarch of jerusalem will lead midnight mass in the church off nativities before leading the traditional christmas procession from jerusalem to bethany him he appealed for hopes in difficult times these most recent very christmas it was a great peace joy and hope that our very far from from us sometimes you are very you see displays so. her third division is still prevails sometimes but we as christians we are committed to work for peace and always everywhere without let the frustration to overcome our feelings with the christmas holidays upon us many people are reminded of the virtues of giving but for one restaurant owner in the u.s. capital washington d.c. there is no off season for generosity. paid him a visit. it's the season of giving for kasi manana this means going into overdrive because he is an immigrant from pakistan who now owns a small but successful restaurant in downtown washington d.c. all of these scarves and warm clothes that he purchased are about to be given away . this is an annual gathering at franklin square park in downtown d.c. vari

celebrate the birth of jesus christ of course christians believe that he's born inside the church of the nativity but. indicate. that church. at scouts now writing these are coming from different areas different towns and villages. now this northern anticipation of the arrival of the archbishop. who will be making its way from the truth. here to batman having also first remember this is. right now the patient is the only take care that it's wrong and main gate to the right now the archbishop to make that judgment that it was a carriage it's one of the senate races at all so it's a economic it's a better time for serious visitors it's hard work which is something that policy is to tell you yes but. mr building it is a real best of care people are getting ready to celebrate the birth of jesus christ over two thousand years ago. south korea's government is hitting german carmaker b.m.w. with a ten million dollar fine and there's finally a criminal complaint against the company b.m.w. is accused of deliberately covering up technical problems that led to several engine b.m.w. recall of more than a hou

church what kind of council is. leading up to the meeting ukraine's religious rapture has had consequences the cathedral of nativity and other production churches were accused of whipping up religious hatred and raided by ukrainian security services years in school thought i told them you serve the devil and i serve god let's see who is stronger and who's going to win. russian clergy are outraged labeling it the biggest split in christianity in a thousand years. they say it's a ploy by ukrainian president picture pushing co to shore up support ahead of elections next year pushing co did champion the split he signed a cooperation agreement with the head of the church in november. there's rabbitohs moscow at the state and the russian church some in clergy robes some in military uniforms or not afraid to commit sin in an effort to disrupt the decision but god is with us because we are fighting in iraq just battle for. our independence from the same pushing code is accused of using the church to spread propaganda supporters of the churches split agree which is a gentlemanly course of course we want the ukrainian church

church what kind of counsel is a. leading up to the making ukraine's religious rapture has had consequences the cathedral of nativity and other production churches were accused of whipping up religious hatred and raided by ukrainian security services years years ago thought i told them you serve the devil and i serve god let's see who is stronger and who's going to win. russian clergy are outraged labeling it the biggest split in christianity in a thousand years. they say it's a ploy by ukrainian president petro poroshenko to shore up support ahead of elections next year pushing coded champion the split he signed a cooperation agreement with the head of the church intervened. there's rabbitohs the state and the russian church some in clergy robes some in military uniforms or not afraid to commit sin in an effort to disrupt the decision but god is with us because we are fighting in iraq just battle for our independence. says pushing cohen is accused of using the church to spread propaganda supporters of the churches split agree which is the gentlemanly course of course we want the ukrainian church to not be under moscow

opened once a year and otherwise cuts the ancient religious route it will be held at the church of the nativity where seventy decker joins us live now from bethlehem i can see behind you of course people gathering already a thousands can fit in the manger square tell us a little bit about the atmosphere and when the mass is actually supposed to start. the mass is going to start in just under three hours from now the palestinian president mahmoud abbas has already arrived his security is out in force we can see the snipers on the rooftops also on the roof of the church of the nativity but security aside it's very bad as atmosphere you can probably see. behind me that sequoyah. we've been seeing different choir sings throughout the evening christmas carols so it's been a really enjoyable you know atmosphere by many. people from different countries as well i'm speaking to her french couple the first time they were. saying it was beautiful and of course as you mentioned there you know the route that is that is caught by the now saying that they were shocked at seeing the little palestinian christia

year and otherwise cuts the ancient religious route and midnight mass will be held at the church of the nativity will stephanie decker joins us live now from bethlehem and stephanie we are still was about just under half an hour away from midnight there and the start of the mass just tell us a little bit about the atmosphere how many people and what it's like in beslan which of course is such a key place for christianity what it's like going on christmas eve. there really is the heart of where it all began the ancient town of bethlehem a midnight mass has actually started now the president the policy of president mahmoud abbas hasn't yet arrived he is in bethlehem but he will be attending as well so you still have a small crowd of visitors a lot of palestinian christians also foreign tourists everyone there it's a real celebratory atmosphere. the foreigners that have come here for the first time they will tell you how excited they are and also how surprised they are really seeing the reality of the world as you mentioned there that the archbishop had to pass through israel opens it only once a y

continue into the night when the catholic patriarch of jerusalem will lead midnight mass in the church of the nativity before leaving the traditional christmas for session from jerusalem to bethlehem he appealed for hope in difficult times christmas or easter or christmas it was a great peace joy and hope that our very far from from us sometimes very you see this place zero. hitter in division still prevails sometimes but we as christians we are committed to work for peace and direct order was everywhere without let the frustration over come our feelings and remind of the top stories we're following for you. rescue teams are racing to find survivors of the indonesian tsunami the death toll has risen has risen to at least three hundred seventy three but a volcano that most likely target the destruction is still erupting and their fears of a second tsunami. and finally we leave you with a whirlwind tour of some of the ways christmas is celebrated around the world and for me to keep money and all of us here at d w we wish you happy holidays. play. sweetest. little eleven lolo total. to. play a. little il

church what kind of council is. leading up to the meeting ukraine's religious rapture has had consequences the cathedral of nativity and other pro russian churches were accused of whipping up religious hatred and raided by ukrainian security services. thought i told them you serve the devil and i serve god let's see who is stronger and who's going to win. russian clergy are outraged labeling it the biggest split in christianity in a thousand years. they say it's a ploy by ukrainian president petro pushing co to shore up support ahead of elections next year pushing coded champion the split he signed a cooperation agreement with the head of the church in november. there's rabbitohs moscow at the state and the russian church some in clergy robes some in military uniforms or not afraid to commit sin in an effort to disrupt the decision but god is with us because we are fighting in iraq just battle for our independence from. pushing cohen is accused of using the church to spread propaganda supporters of the churches split agree with is a journal of course we want the ukrainian church to not be on their moscow so that rus

church. she was ordered todeparort back to her native el salvador but church leaders opened their doors to her after patriciriton agreedo give her sanctuary. >> our commitment is to give her the space s and time needs in order for her to receive the due process that she deserves. >> she plans to stay at the church until a judge reviews her case. >> holiday visitors to the national mall lt night didn't get to see much thanks to a power outage. and take a look at what drivers were up against as they tried to navigate the memorial bridge. the problem was a faulty underground cable. the lights came back on around 10:30 last night. 6:10 almost now and the losing thded for the redskins. how about . they hit the field in jacksonville on sunday with it's 4th new starting quarterback. >> in as many wes. >> josh johnson. >> alex smith, colt mccoy, mark sanchez. >> a new name to remember. >> this time the team was able to pull off a win and somehow stay in the nfc playoff picture. >> today the first victory monday in over a month for the redskins ignites a spark for a team pushing for the playoffs. >> tr

church got the perfect gift... decades later. a baby jesus statue was stolen from the nativity at a church in hoboken in the 19-30's.le back in its manger for the first time in almost 90-years. churchgoers say there are no hard feelings... they're just glad it was returned. the statue was returned anonymously.. and the people behind the theft even sent letters saying they never meant any harm. (grant) a heartwarming father- daughter holiday moment went viral after being posted on facebook this week. hal vaughan wanted to spend christmas with his daughter, who is a delta flight attendant. she had to work through the holiday, so vaughan booked himself on all six flights she was working. a fellow passenger on one of those flights shared vaughan's story on facebook, calling him a "fantastic father." (ken) an american endurance athlete announced he is the first person to cross the continent of antartica... coast to coast.. solo. colin o'brady posted photos on instagram with the caption "finish line! did it!" o'brady said he began his trek at the ronne ice shelf, traveled to the south pole, then crossed to the ross ice sh

. >>> well, a nativity scene atma achusetts church is causing controversy. coming up, we'll sho.it to yo uh >>> plus, w doesn't like giving their pet a treat? this morning, a new warning about some potentially dangerous treats on the market. two things you neeut to find about any product before giving it to your pet. >>> chuck? >> good morning, chris. good morning, everybody. temperatures are belowing in most of the suburbs this morning. our cold weather pattern is here to stay. i'll talk more about that little sunday/monday snow chance comi up. ng >>> a nativity scene in massachusetts is causing some christmas controversy. it shows the baby jesus inside a cage, a t theee wise men separated from mary and joseph by fence barrier. so you can imagine why this is trying to make a statement, perhaps. church officials want to send a message about the country's ongoing immigration debate and how those at the border are being treated. not everyone likes it, but the church says that's the point. a lot of people he said jesus was a refugee and made that point. so that

thousands packed the church of the nativity. nbc's kathy park takes us to celebrations around the world. ♪ >> reporter: one holiday bringing millions together. from around the world a christmas wish. a message of hope from vatican city. celebrating the birth of christ from buckingham palace. >> i believe his message of peace on earth and goodwill to all is never out of date. >> reporter: the queen joining the royal family at the annual christmas service. president trump with his own family for the holidays making calls eadl es. >> are you still a believer in santa? because at 7 it's marginal, right? >> reporter: marginal or magical, santa stayed busy. spotted spreading joy. cruising. surfing. even water skiing. amid the merriment, some moments to reflect. prayers for those lost in natural disasters and in the ruins of wildfires, reminders of resilience. and even in tough times a show of strength with the troops serving overseas. >> merry christmas, happy new year. >> i'll be home soon. >> reporter: their sacrifice, the true spir

retracing jesus' steps including to where they believe his life began beneath what is now the church of the nativity but a different type of tourist is also starting to come attracted by big name art and it's raising awareness about the political complexities here the anonymous british artist banksy has been drawing attention here with his hotel next to the controversial separation barrier and boasting the worst view in the world his multimillion dollar art appeared on the separation wall last year from my point on have your it's or not of a good idea to have this well over. for the region the two peoples whose are necessary will solve the problem this french family tells us they came here because of the artists' work that they were shocked at seeing the wall. of yes or like the others as you i'm christian and i can't accept that on a land that so symbolic that you build a wall it's not possible they has to be another way the new wall and to terrorize a population whether the visitors are here for religion politics or art palestinians tell us they haven't seen this many foreign faces in bethlehem fo

the service was heldt the church of the nativity, the traditional birth place of jesus.ourists have been returnih after a rf terrorist attacks in 2015. sis has been the busiest christmasson in bethlehem on record. >>> well, back here in the nation's capital, president trump spent part of his day calling the troops, thanking all five branches of the armed forces for their service across the world. and for the sacrifice ofeing away from their families today. the president made those calls from the oval office, as the government shutdown continues,e whichays it won't be over until his border wall is funded. >> i can't tell you when the government is going to be open. i can tell you it's not goi o to n until we have a wall, a fence, whatever they'd like to call it. i'll call it whatever they want. but it's all the same thing. >> president trump added that he wants to have the wall in place ct eion time. democrats have said that they will n provide him with additional funding. so, t shutdown could continue well into the week or longer. >>> stay with news 4 for continuing cove

worshippers attended mass at the church of the nativity. >>> back here at home president trump and firstmelania are spending the holidays in washington where they attendeov cathedral there in the nation's capital. >>> the president says he's partial government for a deale shutdown and took to twitter reinforcing demands to fund a borderlonal w ut b l be back to resume negotiations until thursday. when asked about it at an event last night the president offered no new detail. >> nothing new. nothing new on the shutdown. except we need border security. >> despite the thousands of workers facing no pay this lea glimmer of hope. look at this. it was anticipated that the national christmas tree in washington wld go dark. but the tree was lit yesterday with the help of private donors. >>> wall street is closed for christmas. markets overseas have fallen again today following the worst christmas eve loss ever, more than 600 points. president trump again attacked the federal reserve on twitter while his administration tries to calm the market jitters. >>> the delke toll from the tsunami and ian

native americans. can you explain? prof. bsumek: sure. the mormon church actually alieves it americans to be kind of fundamental population, they call them lamanites. without going into too many details, one of the core missions that the church had from its earliest time was to convert indigenous populations. so they sent out missions to the american southwest to the utah arizona border to convert the units, paiute, navajo and hopi to bring them in to the fold. way, they were kind of collecting or taking native american resources. resources from in terms of water and land for agriculture and so on. so the mormon church kind of has this full mission, with the all the estrich of this twofold mission which is to settle the region, to grow what they call the mormon corridor, their population in the region, to bringate and adopt and/or it americans into that church, but also to dispossess the motherland, they would necessarily put it in those terms certainly in the 1840's. there's a little more sensitivity about that today. >> it sounds like they had very diffe

and in the holy land, pilgrims celebrated midnight mass in the church of the nativity.hlehem, the trational birthplace of jesus. tourists returning to the city after a rash of terrorist att k attacks in 2015. this has been the busiest christmas season there. >>> back home, president trump did not travel to his mar-a-lago resort home. he'll be spending the christm week in washington. as nbc'saa garrett explains tonight, between the stock market and the shutdown, there doesn't seem to be much for the president to celebrate tonight. >> reporter: this christmas evem the stockket delivering investors a lump of coal. the marke down more than 20% from its recent highs. experts say the turmoil in washington isn't helping. >> this has been somethi the president has got to own, because he started a fight, he's basicallyraontinuing a war, he's getting into it with congress, leading to a shutdown and he is threatening to fire the head of the federal reserve. >> reporter: treasury secretary steven mnuchin making calls from hisexican vacation, meant to be reassuring, but having the o

crowds gathered for christmas eve activities at the church of nativity — which is widely regarded ashmoud abbas was among those who attended. the biblical town has seen a boost in visitors this christmas, after several down years because of unrest linked to the israeli—palestinian conflict. now as you decided what to do around christmas day, i would guess it would involve being around family or friends. well, spare a thought forjoe docherty — a scout leader from hampshire in england. he's enjoying his christmas in one of the most remote places on earth on the antartic plateau. his journey will take him to the geographic south pole, returning by kite ski to hercules inlet at the southern tip of the ronne ice shelf. he hopes to ski to the south pole and return under wind power. i think there will be lots of people around their christmas tables on christmas day being quitejealous around their christmas tables on christmas day being quite jealous of him at some point. don't forget you can get in touch with me and some of the team on twitter — i'm @lvaughanjones this is bbc world news. he

jerusalem to speak of the mayor of bethlehem who was a senior negotiator the siege of the church of the nativity and as the u.n. security council debates because civilian casualties of nature's war in afghanistan we speak to controversial award winning war look out to me are just michael sambal about drawing tony blair naked on the doorstep of ted downing street all of them all go up in today's going underground but first a week before christmas eve we're going to bethlehem in palestine just recruits mayor. thanks so much for joining us us me the. we're celebrating best we have is not only israeli but the site of record tourism this christmas give us an idea an idea of what bethlehem is like kind of under siege from eighteen the parent being illegal israeli occupation settlements first is celebrating christmas no matter the circumstances that we are facing as a palestinian people and people who live under occupation because we believe that our celebration and our christmas it's our right it's our duty. best it's have told meanings one it's our fear it's our to feast and give us the duty to have

retracing jesus' steps including to where they believe his life began beneath what is now the church of the nativity but a different type of tourist is also starting to come attracted by big name art and it's raising awareness about the political complexities here the anonymous british artist banksy has been drawing attention here with his hotel next to the controversial separation barrier and boasting the worst view in the world his multimillion dollar art appeared on the separation wall last year from my point on have your it's or not of a good idea to have this one over over there between the two peoples are so necessary evil. well the problem for this french family tells us they came here because of the artists' work that they were shocked at seeing the wall well i just . like the others as you i'm christian and i can't accept that on a land that so symbolic that you build a wall it's not possible they has to be another way the new wall and to terrorize a population whether the visitors are here for religion politics or art palestinians tell us they haven't seen this many foreign faces in bethle

. >> reporter: worshipers ringing and christmas during midnight mass held in bethlehem's church of the nativity. >> ♪4 earlier in the day, visitors made pilgrimage to the birthplace of jesus celebrated with parades and music in nature square. >> reporter: death and devastation did not stop the spirit in indonesia. hundreds attended services offering prayers and collecting donations for victims of saturday tsunami. at the vatican, pope francis shared a message about greed during christmas eve mass. the holy father urging 10,000 worshipers to remember the poor and seek a less materialistic life. forgot a white christmas, then undercut beachgoers have a wet christmas. thousands flock to the beach for holiday fun in the sun. in the u.s., the ent and first lady attending christmas eve mass at washington national cathedral. before going to church, they took calls from children who were reaching out to norad to ask about santa's s you? >> reporter: the empire st building glowing and festive red and green for the holidays. a 42nd consecutive year. no matter how you celebrate, wishing you and your famil

church what kind of council is. leading up to the meeting ukraine's religious rapture has had consequences the cathedral of nativity and other production churches were accused of whipping up religious hatred and raided by ukrainian security services. thought i told them you serve the devil and i serve god let's see who is stronger and who's going to win. russian clergy are outraged labeling it the biggest split in christianity in a thousand years. they say it's a ploy by ukrainian president petro poroshenko to shore up support ahead of elections next year pushing coded champion the split he signed a cooperation agreement with the head of the church intervene death. there's rabbitohs the state and the russian church some in clergy robes some in military uniforms or not afraid to commit sin in an effort to disrupt the decision but god is with us because we are fighting in iraq just battle for our independence from. pushing co has accused of using the church to spread propaganda supporters of the churches split agree with the journal of course we want the ukrainian church to not be on their moscow so that russia does n

nativity scene. you see them in church. he had seen it in jerusalem and brought it to europe and it became popular. initially, they were popular to be live. now the figures are more rational. i have an entire set with sheep and goats and the wise men and everyone else. this little one is made out of corn husks. it was given to me by a friend and it's a traveling set. you see the three kings there, there are three in the set, with mary, jesus, and joseph. this is a commemoration of what we're really celebrating. i occasionally put up a christmas tree. sometimes i do, sometimes i o i don't. i always put this up. >> it was from northern italy and a gift from my grandmother. >> and the tree is a german tradition. >> it's a lovely idea and having the star on top reminds us of the star of bethlehem. and it's more of a worldly thing. >> so take us again through the little trip through the christmas octave. >> so this year, we're celebrating between sunday, which is the feast of the holy snam flam, and -- family, and the following sunday. we have two santss who are american. >> that's interesting. okay. >>

jerusalem to speak to the mayor of bethlehem was a scene you negotiate with the siege of the church of the nativity and as the u.n. security council debates because tin uing civilian casualties of nature's war in afghanistan we speak to controversial award winning one academy artist michael sambal about drawing tony blair naked on the doorstep of ten downing street all this more coming up in today's going underground but first a week before christmas eve we're going to bethlehem in palestine just because it's mad. anton thanks so much for joining us us media celebrating beth we have as not only israeli but the site of record tourism this christmas give us an idea an idea of what bethlehem is like kind of under siege from eighteen the parent be illegal israeli occupation settlements first is celebrating christmas no matter the circumstances that we are facing as a palestinian people and people who still live under occupation because we believe that our celebration and our christmas it's our right our duty to. best. it have told meanings one it's our fear and our fees and give us the duty. and second

christmas in the place where it all began or in bethlehem worshipers sang and prayed at the church of the nativity where jesus is thought to have been born. but some people don't want to christmas of prayers or chilly waters they prefer a hot sunny beach and while it's cold and dark in the northern hemisphere it's summertime down under this anything about. i think it's going to be about three hours here it's going to be sunny all day today and he said he up until nine o'clock tonight. at sydney's bondi beach christmas day is one of the busiest days of the year so however and wherever you do christmas enjoy. in rome pope francis has given his traditional. christmas day blessing to the city of rome and to the world but. it's he. could speak. from the balcony of st peter's basilica the head of the roman catholic church said the universal message of christmas was that god is a good father and we're all brothers and sisters people to put aside partisan interests and look for political solutions to wars and conflicts. and watching did news we'll have more news at the top of the hour meanwhile you can ge

mass took place in saint catherine's, next to the church of the nativity. he holy land told the congregation that he hoped people could live in peace. members of the royal family will attend church in sandringham this morning — let's talk to our reporter charlotte gallagher who's there. and it is also traditional that lots of people turn up very early to greet them as well. good morning. look at that! i know. we think there are about 100 people here now. despite the cult of riches and the fog, there were ten —— plenty of early rises who got here very early this morning —— colder temperatures. you were the first person in the queue. what time did you get here? just after 4:30am. what time did you wa ke just after 4:30am. what time did you wake up and set up?|j just after 4:30am. what time did you wake up and set up? i came straight from work. it was straight through. where did you drive from? shropshire, telford. why did you decide to carry on through the night and come to sandringham? to see the role family. because i follow them and it is my interest. -- ro

mass took place in saint catherine's, next to the church of the nativity. rchbishop for the holy land told the congregation that he hoped people could live in peace. members of the royal family will attend church in sandringham this morning. let's talk to our reporter charlotte gallagher who's there. it's early. i don't imagine they are out yet. morning. morning and merry christmas from sandringham. despite the temperature and busily before, you will be so cannot see much at the moment, there are people here already waiting to meet the royal family. many people do this as a christmas tradition every year. cibicek surface starts at 11am, and the queen will be driven up and the rest of the family, including prince philip, will walk past the crowds —— the church surface. people are here to see the royal family up close and personal. they will talk to if you are the well—wishers. this year for the duchess of sussex, it is her first christmas as an official member of the royal family. first christmas as an official member of the royalfamily. lastly there was a br

jerusalem to speak to the mayor of bethlehem was a scene you negotiate with the siege of the church of the nativity and as the u.n. security council debates because casualties of nature's war in afghanistan we speak to controversial award winning one academy artist michael sandal about drawing tony blair naked on the doorstep of ten downing street all of them all coming up in today's going underground but first a week before christmas eve we're going to bethlehem in palestine to speak to its mayor. anton thanks so much for joining us us media celebrating beth we have not only israeli but the site of record tourism this christmas give us an idea and idea of what bethlehem is like kind of under siege from eighteen the parent be illegal israeli occupation settled.

crowds gathered for christmas eve activities at the church of the nativity in the west bank town.stinian leader mahmoud abbas was among those who attended. the biblical town has seen a boost in visitors this christmas after unrest in recent years linked to the israeli—palestinian conflict. pope francis has urged people in rich countries to seek a simpler, less materialistic life. leading a christmas eve service in saint peter's basilica, the pope said mankind had become greedy and voracious but the birth ofjesus should make everyone reflect on the real meaning of life. he also condemned the huge divide between the world's rich and poor. the pope will deliver his sixth "urbi et 0rbi" address in rome in around two hour's time. the queen and members of the royal family will attend church in sandringham in norfolk later this morning. the queen's christmas message is on radio and tv at 3pm. the duchess of sussex will be enjoying her first christmas as a member of the royal family. she was the first non—married partner to be invited to sandringham last year, now she is due to give birth