Archbishop of Kozhikode, Dr. Varghese Chakkalackal, urged the importance of humility and compromise as essential steps toward achieving world peace. Speaking at the Christmas celebration hosted by the Kozhikode Press Club, the Archbishop emphasized that the holiday embodies a message of human brotherhood, reminding everyone that God humbled himself by becoming human.

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The Archbishop noted that a willingness to yield and compromise is often lacking, leading to conflict. He added that God communicates through love, and if humanity embraces that same language, peace can be achieved. Christmas, he concluded, is a celebration for everyone, transcending religious and cultural boundaries.

E.P. Muhammed, President of the Press Club, presided over the event. Mons. Jenson Puthenveettil, Fr. Simon Peter, KUWJ State Committee member P.V. Aravind, Press Club Vice President K.S. Reshma, Joint Secretary O. Sayeed Ali Shihab, and Press Club Secretary P.K. Sajith also addressed the gathering. The celebration included cultural performances, a Christmas feast, and a cake distribution.

English Summary:

The focus keyword is Peace. Peace requires learning to be humble and to compromise, according to Archbishop Varghese Chakkalackal. Christmas conveys a message of human brotherhood and reminds us that God became human and humbled himself.