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, Vatican City, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to prejudice and harmful acts among all people Sunday in his Christmas Eve address at the Vatican.
Speaking in various languages to thousands in St. Peter's Square, the pope said it was time for people to "overcome preconceived ideas and prejudices, tear down barriers and eliminate contrasts that divide -- or worse -- set individuals and peoples against each other, so as to build together a world of justice and peace."
Thousands more people are expected to turn out Sunday night for Benedict's midnight mass, which will be watched on television by millions more around the world, Voice of America reported.
Following the mass, the pope will deliver the "Urbi et Orbi," or "To the city and the world" address to highlight Christian progress and problems.
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