Pope Francis gave a moving Christmas sermon. He compared Jesus' simple manger to the difficult shelters in Gaza. The Pope spoke at St. Peter's Basilica. He asked people to think about those in great trouble. This shows his strong support for people who need help around the world.
During his Christmas Eve talk, the Pope spoke about God being present in hard times. He said not helping poor people is like refusing God. On Christmas Day, he spoke directly about Gaza. He asked, "How can we not think of the tents in Gaza?" These tents are exposed to bad weather. This showed the serious problems for people in Gaza.
These words come as the world worries about Gaza. There have been attacks by Hamas and Israeli military actions. Aid groups say not enough help is reaching Gaza. Most people in Gaza have left their homes. Pope Francis is sad about the suffering of Palestinians. He sees their problems as part of global conflicts.
The Pope also spoke about migrants and refugees. They travel on dangerous journeys. He said a Palestinian state is needed for peace. He expressed sadness about the damage from wars. He said, "Fragile is the flesh of defenceless populations." This means people are hurt by many wars.
The Pope linked the Christmas story to Gaza. This was a spiritual and caring message. His words help people think about the conflict. They show his commitment to helping those in need. His focus on these issues is important for his time as Pope. He wants us to think about our duty to others.