Christmas is being celebrated across the world with religious fervour and enthusiasm.

Celebrations kicked off in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem on Tuesday, with a message of joy and peace. Christians and tourists from around the world gathered at the city’s central square, where choirs sung Christmas carols and visitors exchanged greetings.

Pope Francis ushered in Christmas celebrations for the Christians across the world, saying the celebration of Jesus’s birth reminded humanity how “God continues to love us all, even the worst of us”.

Pope celebrated a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for thousands of people as hundreds of others watched on large screens outside.

President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to all in India and abroad on Christmas.Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has greeted people on Christmas.