“The shadow of contemporary Herods”- full text of the Pope’s Christmas Message 2014 – The Spectator December 30, 2014 by Fulcrum Dear Brothers and Sisters: Happy Christmas! Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, is born for us, born in Bethlehem of a Virgin, fulfilling the ancient prophecies. The Virgin’s name is Mary, the wife of Joseph. Pope Francis. Spectator. 25 December 2014 FulcrumShareTweetShare