South Mumbai's Khotachiwadi, a heritage village which is home to Portuguese-styled architecture, has been lit up with colourful lights for Christmas 2025. Pics/Atul Kamble

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)