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From CBC News, the world this hour.
I'm Claude Fagg.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
There continues to be many more questions than answers
in the ongoing saga surrounding the release of official files
relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The latest twist was delivered late afternoon Christmas Eve.
The CBC's John Northcott reports from London.
Yet again, U.S. officials say they're going to need more time to deliver what they now say
is the full extent of the Epstein files.
In a move that's being described as stunning late on Christmas Eve,
the U.S. Department of Justice announced that as many as a million more documents would be released,
but it might take weeks to perform redactions to protect victims.
That is likely to do little to satisfy those victims who have fought for transparency all along,
not only when it comes to Epstein, but also to those others who are in his circle.
and almost a week after a congressionally mandated deadline
to make everything they had public.
Meanwhile, here in the UK, tabloids are filled with speculation
as to what the future holds for the man formerly known as Prince Andrew.
The now Andrew Mountbatten, Windsor,
brought down by allegations surrounding his association with Epstein,
will be at Royal Lodge in Windsor for his last Christmas,
having been ordered out of his residence by his brother, the king.
John Northcott, CBC News, London.
in Vatican City.
Pope Leo led his first Christmas mass in St. Peter's Basilica.
In his sermon, the Pope expressed concern over the condition of the homeless across the world.
He also spoke about people devastated by war, remembering the people in Gaza.
To the occupied West Bank.
Bethlehem's Nativity Church held a public mass for Christ.
Christmas this year. The church had refrained from public celebrations for the last two years due
to the war in Gaza. As the ceasefire enters its second month, Bethlehem is expecting to see the
return of pilgrims. King Charles has delivered his Christmas message from Lady Chapel in
Westminster Abbey. This year's holiday speech focused on themes of pilgrimage. Caroline Bargut tells us more.
Christmas message was full of religious sentiment, showcasing his majesty's strong Christian beliefs.
He also used his holiday broadcast to send a message of unity.
As I meet people of different faiths, I find it enormously encouraging to hear how much we have in common, a shared longing for peace and a deep respect for all life.
If we can find time in our journey through life to think on these virtues, we can all make the future more hopeful.
This year has had its challenges for the king.
In late October, he stripped his younger brother, Andrew, of his title and his royal home
amid ongoing controversy over his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Charles also recently revealed that he has responded well to his cancer treatment,
and that is now in a positive phase.
Caroline Bargoot, CBC News, London.
And that is your world this hour.
For CBC News, I'm Claude.
Thank you.