Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love
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Pope Francis urged Christians on Monday to forgo the greed, gluttony and materialism of Christmas and to focus instead on its message of simplicity, charity and love.
Francis celebrated a Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, opening a busy week for the pope that includes a Christmas Day message and blessing, a December 26 prayer, New Year's Eve vespers and a January 1 Mass.
