he pope franciscojust added bronchitiswill host everything liturgy of ChristmasBeginning with the celebration of Midnight Mass inside St. Peter’s Basilica, confirmed today Holy See.
In Italy, as has been customary in recent years, Mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. instead of waiting until midnight so that believers can have dinner with their families later.
The Holy See explained in a statement that due to limited mobility, the pope will conduct the ceremony and read the homily from one side of the altar.
After the Eucharistic celebration, Francis will carry the Baby Jesus in a wheelchair to the Nativity Scene in the Vatican Basilica, where ten children representing the five continents will lay flowers in front of the manger.
On Christmas morning, Pope Francis will appear again at 12:00 in 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 sins and wars of each year. world and send the blessing “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city of Rome and the world).
The First Vespers will be held in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5:00 pm on the 31st, and the Solemn Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary will be celebrated on January 1st, coinciding with World Peace Day.
The Christmas celebrations will conclude with an Epiphany Mass on January 6 at 10:00 am in St. Peter’s Basilica.
According to information from EFE