The Pope has called for peace, fellowship and gratitude in an appearance on the BBC's Thought For The Day segment. In a pre-recorded message which was played during the show's religious slot, Pope Franics also urged people across the globe to practice 'hope and kindness' heading into the new year. The message comes just days into the beginning of the Catholic Church's year-long celebrations marking the Holy Year jubilee, a centuries old tradition which occurs just once every 25 years. ...

The Pope has called for peace, fellowship and gratitude in an appearance on the BBC's Thought For The Day segment. In a pre-recorded message which was played during the show's religious slot, Pope Franics also urged people across the globe to practice 'hope and kindness' heading into the new year. The message comes just days into the beginning of the Catholic Church's year-long celebrations marking the Holy Year jubilee, a centuries old tradition which occurs just once every 25 years. ...