In his Christmas address from the Vatican, Pope Francis emphasized the urgent need for the reunification of Cyprus, which has been divided for fifty years. He urged for an end to ideological and material divides while expressing solidarity with Christian communities in the Middle East, particularly highlighting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Pope also called for peace in Ukraine and urged for effective solutions to be found in various regions, including Latin America and Africa, advocating for national reconciliation and the forgiveness of debts.