After recovering from bronchitis, Pope Francis will preside over all Christmas liturgies, from celebrating Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilicathe Vatican confirmed.
As has been the norm in recent years, Mass will begin at 7:30 pm Italian time, rather than waiting until midnight, so that believers can have dinner with their families later.
due to their mobility issues, The pope explained that he would conduct the ceremony and read the homily from one side of the altar. Holy See This is a statement.
After Eucharistic Celebration, Francis will be in a wheelchair child jesus installed in parade vatican basilica Ten children representing the five continents will place flowers in front of the manger.
On Christmas morning, Jorge Bergoglio will appear again at 12:00 on the central balcony of the Loggia of the Vatican Basilica, just as he did on the day of his election, to read a Christmas message, which will focus on the evils and wars of each year. world and send the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world).
On the 31st we will celebrate the first Vespers. St. Peter’s Basilica Mass on January 1 at 5:00 p.m. Virgin Mary Solemnity It coincides with World Peace Day.
The Christmas celebrations will end with the Epiphany Mass in San Pedro on January 6 at 10:00 am.
A few days ago, Pope Francis once again looked out from the balcony apostolic palace for him Angelus prayerafter he recently developed respiratory problems.
Dad Francisco recovers from bronchitis
On November 26, Pope Francis reported that he was suffering from lung inflammation, so he was unable to go to St. Peter’s Square to pray the Sunday Angelus with the faithful, but had to stay at his residence in Casa Santa Marta. .
“I cannot attend today because I have a problem with the inflation of my lungs,” he reported, “and the reading will be done by Monsignor Paulo Braida, who is familiar with them.”
After medical evaluation and treatment, Pope Francis said on Dec. 6 that he was feeling better after two weeks with bronchitis, but asked his aides to read out his speech.
It is understood this is the second time this year he has suffered from bronchitis, and he was hospitalized and given intravenous antibiotics this spring.
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