Christmas at the Vatican
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Pope Francis on Christmas 2024: God is our hope
The 88-year-old Pope Francis presided over Mass during the Night on Christmas Eve after opening the Holy Door to officially... Read more
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
The 88-year-old Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the... Read more
Pope Francis warns against gossip, celebrates family life in Vatican Christmas messages
Pope Francis delivered Christmas messages at the Vatican, warning against gossip, while the Holy See announced he is experiencing cold... Read more
A lagoon in St. Peter’s Square? Vatican Nativity scene set to make a splash
For the first time, a crèche in St. Peter’s Square will feature a large body of water thanks to the... Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: Jesus was born to save the world
Pope Francis shared a message in his Christmas homily for anyone who may be feeling sad or discouraged. Read more
Pope Francis: Do not confuse Christmas with consumerism
The pope asked people to think of which lonely or needy people could be comforted by their friendship during the... Read more
Vatican unveils Nativity scene honoring St. Francis of Assisi and devotion’s 800-year-old origin
The scene in St. Peter’s Square depicts not only Mary and Joseph standing beside the manager, but also St. Francis... Read more
Pope Francis: Vatican Nativity scene should prompt prayers for the Holy Land
The pope made his remarks in a Saturday morning audience in Paul VI Hall with two delegations who donated the... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2022
The following is the full text of the pope’s Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address delivered from the central balcony overlooking... Read more
On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for Prince of Peace to end ‘third world war’
Speaking from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on Dec. 25, the pope offered the traditional “Urbi et Orbi”... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ homily for Christmas 2022
Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Pope Francis on Christmas: The manger is a sign that God is with us and loves us
“What does this night still have to say to our lives?” Pope Francis asked. Read more
PHOTOS: Vatican Christmas tree lighting ceremony 2022
A large hand-carved wooden nativity scene was unveiled in St. Peter Square on Saturday night at the Vatican’s Christmas tree... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Nativity scene made by craftsmen in Guatemala
Pope Francis blessed a Nativity scene on Saturday that was handmade by artisan craftsmen in Guatemala. Read more
Pope Francis at the Angelus: God wants to live with us and in us
The pope was speaking at the Sunday Angelus. Read more
Full text: Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021
The pope prayed for peace in conflict zones around the world. Read more
Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing 2021: Pope Francis asks world leaders to be open to dialogue
He spoke from the central balcony overlooking a rainy St. Peter’s Square. Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Christmas homily
Pope Francis’ Christmas homily for Midnight Mass at the Vatican this year Read more
Pope Francis’ Christmas Mass: ‘God comes into the world in littleness’
In his Christmas homily, Pope Francis asked Christians to contemplate that God did not choose to come into the world... Read more
Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year
The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year. Read more
