Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and for the freeing of Israeli hostages held there by Hamas during his traditional Christmas address. "May there be a ceasefire, may the hostages be released, and aid be given to the people worn out by hunger and by war," the 88-year-old pontiff tells thousands of faithful gathered in front of St Peter's Basilica in Rome for the "Urbi et Orbi" ("to the city and the world") address. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES