Pope Benedict xvi is urging Syria violence in his Christmas message, URBI ORBI etc, in the Vatican city political solution.
In the tens of thousands of pilgrims in ShengBoDuoLu square before, he called on all parties conflict dialogue.
"I called for an end to bloodshed and easier to obtain relief refugees and displaced persons," he said.
Around the world christians celebrate Christmas, this marks the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
In Bethlehem itself, Christmas Eve mass to celebrate the 1700 - year - old Christmas church, and is considered to be the place where Jesus was born.
"Love" in China
Such as the URBI ORBI, which means "city and the world", it is for Roman Catholic Christmas part of the habit.
The Pope's news, this year's key point of trouble in the world, especially in Syria.
"Peace emerging Syria people, was hurt deeply, and then divided by not rao conflict, even unarmed harvest innocent victims," he said.
Activists say, 40000 have been killed in Syria against government since the start of the uprising in early 2011.
Pope prayer harmonious, Nigeria, deplore what he calls "barbaric terrorist ACTS", often for christians.
He urged China to the new collective leadership, respect for religious contribution, created the "friendship society".
The BBC's David Willie said in Rome, the Pope for China's leadership in his Christmas SMS blessing, this is the first time.
The relationship between Beijing and the Vatican is often nervous installation sympathize with a communist country clergy through the efforts of the Chinese government.
Chinese authorities have detained a Catholic bishop, earlier this year, he from state-run institutions refused to accept supervision.
Our reporter said, the relationship between the China and the Vatican reached a new low after the event.
On Monday, Christmas Eve mass at the Vatican, usually in the middle of the night to celebrate, puts forward two hours, in order to avoid tiring Pope, 85.
In the mass, he called for christians "of time and space god in the life of fast rhythm".
Other News:
Japan's Shinzo Abe unveils cabinet after voted in as PM
Japan economy: Latest data underlines weakness
Pope Benedict in Christmas plea for Syria solution
Winter snow storm hits New England as '16 die' in US
Gerry Anderson, Thunderbirds creator, dies
Iran 'fends off new Stuxnet cyber attack'
US jobless aid applications fall to 5-year low
Nigeria gunmen 'kill at least six Christians' in Yobe