India, Dec. 25 -- Every year, the world goes all out for Christmas Day on December 25. In 2025, as global conflicts such as the ones in Gaza and Ukraine continue to rage, and the unrest in Bangladesh, Christmas 2025 remains a subdued one.

From the Vatican City to Saudi Arabia, here's a look at how the world is celebrating Christmas.

Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Christmas message from the main balcony of St. Peter's Basilica the Urbi et Orbi. The American Pope, who was elected in may 2025 after the death of Pope Francis, called for peace in Russia and Ukraine.

The US pope, also condemned the "senselessness" of war and the "rubble and open wounds" it leaves behind.

"Let us pray in a particular way for the tormented peo...