Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani on Thursday was sworn-in as New York City Mayor by Senator Bernie Sanders, just hours after he took the oath of office in a private ceremony held at the turn of the new year in an old subway station in New York. (Pics/AFP)

From solemn midnight masses at historic cathedrals and churches to festive gatherings in city centres, Christians across the world marked Christmas with prayers, rituals and celebrations. These images capture moments from Manila, Antakya, Chartres, Rabat, Vatican City, Bethlehem, and New York as communities came together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. (PICS/AFP)