SUMMARY: On Christmas Day, pilgrims began gathering at St. Peter’s Basilica to walk through the newly inaugurated Holy Door, marking the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration. This Jubilee year, dedicated to hope by Pope Francis, is expected to attract 32 million Catholic faithful seeking indulgences. Prior to entering, attendees underwent security checks due to concerns following a recent deadly attack on a Christmas market in Germany, which left five dead. Meanwhile, Hanukkah coincided with Christmas this year, inspiring interfaith gatherings despite the ongoing wars and rise in antisemitism affecting the Jewish community.

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SUMMARY: On Christmas Eve, while Santa visits homes worldwide, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe will make history by reaching its closest point to the Sun, just 3.8 million miles away. This mission promises to enhance our understanding of the Sun’s effects on Earth. The probe will travel at a record speed of 430,000 mph, making it the fastest human-made object ever. Its advanced heat shield can withstand temperatures over a million degrees Fahrenheit, protecting the technology from the Sun’s extreme heat. This significant study aims to illuminate how solar particles interact with Earth’s magnetic fields, enhancing knowledge about our solar system.

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SUMMARY: Violence erupted in Mozambique following the confirmation of Frelimo party’s Daniel Chapo as the winner of the disputed October 9 elections. At least 21 people, including two police officers, were killed in the unrest. The violence, mostly led by supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, saw 236 violent incidents, including looting and attacks on police subunits. Protests broke out in Maputo and Beira, with shops looted and vehicles set on fire. Tensions have been high since the election, and over 150 people have died in post-election violence. Mondlane’s supporters have called for a “shutdown” starting Friday.

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