Pope Benedict XVI (L) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (L) is assisted by Bishop Guido Marini (R) leaveing the Leonine Throne after delivering the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/OSSERVATORE ROMANO EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI (C) delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
Pope Benedict XVI delivers the Urbi et Orbi (to the city and to the world) Christmas Day message from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, 25 December 2011. In his traditional Christmas Day message, Pope Benedict XVI urged the faithful to seek a "spiritual union" with the less fortunate around the world, including in Africa and Asia, where people are suffering from the effects of wars and natural disasters. EPA/ETTORE FERRARI
