Vatican City, Dec 17, 2003 / 22:00 pm
The Vatican’s Office of Liturgical Celebration revealed today Pope John Paul’s schedule of celebrations for December and January.
The Pope’s schedule for the coming days is as follows:
- Wednesday, Dec. 24: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The Pope will celebrate Midnight Mass at the Vatican Basilica.
- Thursday, Dec. 25: Solemnity of the Birth of the Lord. At noon from the central balcony of the Vatican Basilica, the Pope will deliver his Christmas message and will impart the “Urbi et Orbi” (“to the city and the world”) blessing.