"We hold in our thoughts the millions of people worldwide who are enduring the devastating impacts of interconnected crises of climate change, war, conflict, and displacement, the many families this Christmas who will sadly experience fear, uncertainty, or profound loss,"
"gives us a lived understanding of the brutal realities of dispossession, hunger and war"
"separated from their loved ones, safeguarding peace and protecting some of the most vulnerable members of our shared global family, in regions far from our shores."
"Is am é an Nollaig a mbíonn muid ag smaoineamh ar ár gclanna agus ár gcairde, bíodh siad in aice linn nó i bhfad uainn, nó imithe romhainn ar Shlí na Fírinne ach fós linn inár gcroíthe."
Celebration of diversity, sustainable responses to climate change, and peaceful resolutions to conflict and war are identified as pressing priorities. The message references a difficult history of oppression, poverty and mass emigration, which "gives us a lived understanding of the brutal realities of dispossession, hunger and war." It calls for remembrance and solidarity with people facing similar plights today, naming the people of Palestine, Ukraine and Sudan. Millions worldwide are acknowledged as enduring interconnected crises of climate change, war, conflict and displacement. Tribute is paid to festive volunteers, carers and the Irish Defence Forces serving far from home.
Read at Irish Independent
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