Christmas was celebrated globally on December 25 with festive gaiety and devotion. Pope Leo XIV urged compassion and humility for peace, referencing conflicts in Gaza and Yemen, and the plight of migrants. Britain's King Charles III also called for reconciliation amid global division, noting a shared longing for peace among different faiths. Celebrations included midnight masses, decorated churches, and community events, with specific mentions of observances in New York, Mumbai, Surabaya, and Bangkok.