Vatican & World News 12.01.2025

 - Pope Francis says he is close to Los Angeles residents as they flee their homes and suburbs burnt to the ground by devastating fires

 - On the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the Holy Father baptizes 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel reminding their families that Baptism is the greatest gift

 - He reiterates his tireless appeal for peace as fighting continues to kill in Ukraine, the Middle East and across the world