Watch Again: Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve mass
1 year ago

Watch Again: Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve mass

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch again as Pope Francis marked Christmas Eve with mass at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. For the third year running, the service was held in the early evening, rather than what is otherwise known as ‘Midnight Mass’. In a pre-Christmas message on X, he wrote a message encouraging people to ‘deprive’ themselves of something so they can ‘offer it to a neighbour in need’, giving everyone the opportunity to enjoy the spirit of Christmas.

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Pope wraps up busy Christmas season by calling for culture of welcome in Christian communities
4 days, 23 hours ago

Pope wraps up busy Christmas season by calling for culture of welcome in Christian communities

Associated Press  

ROME — Pope Francis wrapped up a busy Christmas season on Monday by calling for the faithful to promote a culture of welcome and integration in their communities and reject discrimination. He called instead for promoting “a strong culture of welcome, in which the narrow places of fear and denunciation are replaced by open spaces of encounter, integration and sharing …

Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message
1 week, 2 days ago

Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message

The Independent  

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Pope Francis urges 'all people of all nations' to end divisions and halt arms in Christmas address
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Pope Francis urges 'all people of all nations' to end divisions and halt arms in Christmas address

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia. As Christmas coincided with the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that he dedicated to hope, …

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

At Christmas, Pope calls for ‘silence of arms’, says Gaza situation ‘grave’

Al Jazeera  

In his Christmas address, Pope Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and Sudan. Pope Francis has denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza while appealing for the release of captives and a ceasefire in the war-torn coastal enclave. In his Christmas “Urbi et Orbi” address on Wednesday at the Vatican, Francis also appealed for peace in Ukraine and …

Pope Francis urges world to 'silence sound of arms' in Christmas speech
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis urges world to 'silence sound of arms' in Christmas speech

India Today  

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia. As Christmas coincided with the start of the 2025 Holy Year celebration that he dedicated …

In Christmas address, Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

In Christmas address, Pope urges ‘all people of all nations’ to silence arms and overcome divisions

LA Times  

Pope Francis waves before delivering his Christmas Day address from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged “all people of all nations” to find courage during this Holy Year “to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions” plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, …

Pope Francis opens the 'Holy Door' of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve - kicking off year-long Jubilee of Catholic celebrations set to attract 30MILLION
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis opens the 'Holy Door' of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve - kicking off year-long Jubilee of Catholic celebrations set to attract 30MILLION

Daily Mail  

Pope Francis opened the 'Holy Door' of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, kickstarting the special Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations. Pope Francis also presided over the Christmas Eve mass at St Peter's Basilica, where he once again addressed the victims of war. Pope Francis opens the Holy Door to mark the start of the 2025 Jubilee at …

Pope Francis' Christmas Eve sermon appeals for courage to better the world
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis' Christmas Eve sermon appeals for courage to better the world

Hindustan Times  

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas. Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and opened the …

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina and Rome’s patience

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis kicked off the 2025 Holy Year on Tuesday, inaugurating a celebration of the Catholic Church that is expected to draw some 32 million pilgrims to Rome in a test of the pope’s stamina and the ability of the Eternal City to welcome them. Italian authorities were using extra police patrols and camera surveillance around Rome, …

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Church holds Christmas mass amid horrors of Israel’s war in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

Dozens of worshippers gathered at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City as Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and other clergy celebrated mass. So the war will finish and we will rebuild,” the cardinal said, urging people in Gaza to never be afraid. His visit came as Pope Francis again criticised Israel’s actions in Gaza. The pope recently called for an investigation …

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

Hindustan Times  

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!” …

Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas
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Pope Francis calls for a ceasefire on all fronts in his prayer ahead of Christmas

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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis called for a ceasefire on all war fronts in his Sunday Angelus prayer ahead of Christmas, condemning the “cruelty” of bombing schools and hospitals in Ukraine and Gaza. “Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!” Francis said, delivering his Sunday blessing from indoors due to a cold and as a …

'Why all this death?': Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address
9 months, 1 week ago

'Why all this death?': Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address

India Today  

Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar by deploring the suffering caused by wars. "I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of …

'Our hearts are in Bethlehem': Pope Francis over Israel-Hamas war
1 year ago

'Our hearts are in Bethlehem': Pope Francis over Israel-Hamas war

Hindustan Times  

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today" prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.” Pope Francis The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows of …

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world
55 years ago

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

Associated Press  

Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians. Pope Francis speaks before delivering the Urbi et Orbi Christmas’ day blessing from the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Monday …

WATCH Pope Francis's special message on Christmas: 'The quest for worldly power and might...'
1 year ago

WATCH Pope Francis's special message on Christmas: 'The quest for worldly power and might...'

India TV News  

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.” The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendour of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows of white-clad prelates. …

Pope denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for world peace
1 year ago

Pope denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for world peace

LA Times  

Pope Francis waves from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica to the throngs of people below before he delivers his Christmas Day blessing. Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as he made a Christmas Day appeal for peace in the world and in particular between Israel and the Palestinians. “And …

Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s
1 year ago

Pope says ‘our hearts are in Bethlehem’ as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s

Associated Press  

VATICAN CITY — Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable in Bethlehem, Pope Francis in a Christmas Eve homily said that “the clash of arms even today” prevents Jesus “from finding room in the world.” The pontiff presided Sunday over the evening Mass attended by about 6,500 faithful who took their place amid the splendor of St. Peter’s Basilica behind rows …

‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war
1 year ago

‘Our hearts in Bethlehem’, says Pope in Christmas Eve mass, shadowed by war

Al Jazeera  

The pontiff opens Christmas celebrations with a message for peace in the Holy Land amid Gaza’s deadliest-ever war. Pope Francis has kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a lament – that Jesus’s message of peace is being drowned out by the “futile logic of war” in the very land he was born. The 87-year-old pontiff said the real message of …

Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass

The Independent  

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Pope leads Holy Thursday service in Vatican basilica
1 year, 9 months ago

Pope leads Holy Thursday service in Vatican basilica

The Independent  

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Pope intervenes again to restrict celebration of Latin Mass
1 year, 10 months ago

Pope intervenes again to restrict celebration of Latin Mass

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pope Francis has intervened for …

Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry
2 years ago

Pope on Christmas: Jesus was poor, so don't be power-hungry

Hindustan Times  

Recalling Jesus’ birth in a stable, Pope Francis rebuked those “ravenous” for wealth and power at the expense of the vulnerable, including children, in a Christmas Eve homily decrying war, poverty and greedy consumerism. “Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement.” Jesus’ lying in a manger shows where “the true riches in life are to …

Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility
3 years ago

Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility

NPR  

Pope Francis gives an early Christmas Eve homily with a pointed message on humility SCOTT SIMON, HOST: With COVID cases surging in Italy, Pope Francis led Christmas Eve mass in St. Peter's Basilica hours earlier than normal. POGGIOLI: Pope Francis, who turned 85 last week and who underwent intestinal surgery five months ago, appeared in good health, although he seemed …

Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy
3 years ago

Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy

The Independent  

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Christmas 2021: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will offer this year
3 years ago

Christmas 2021: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will offer this year

Firstpost  

This year, people have however planned low-key Christmas celebrations in view of Omicron - the new variant Covid-19. Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will offer this year: As per National Catholic Register, the Vatican has issued Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for 2021. Papal Christmas Mass on 24 December On this day, Pope Francis will offer Mass for the Nativity …

Pope Francis Snubs Vatican's Sci-fi Nativity Scene, Says Holy Day Christmas 'Kidnapped' by Consumerism
4 years ago

Pope Francis Snubs Vatican's Sci-fi Nativity Scene, Says Holy Day Christmas 'Kidnapped' by Consumerism

News 18  

Pope Francis on Sunday appeared to add his own thumbs-down to widespread criticism of an unorthodox nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, telling visitors to instead visit a nearby exhibition of traditional crèches. At his last Sunday blessing and address before Christmas, Francis also said the holy day that marks the birth of Jesus had been “kidnapped” by consumerism. Speaking …

Pope assails greed, pilgrims celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem
6 years ago

Pope assails greed, pilgrims celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

Live Mint  

Bethlehem, Palestinian Territories: Pope Francis assailed the “insatiable greed” of today’s consumerism at the Vatican and pilgrims crowded into the church at the traditional site of Jesus’s birth in Bethlehem on Tuesday as Christmas celebrations began worldwide. Pope Francis will deliver his sixth “Urbi et Orbi” address on Tuesday, Christmas Day -- when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ …

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