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Pope Francis presides at Christmas Eve Mass

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.

By Reuters

Dec. 24, 2024

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Pope Francis opens the Holy Door to mark the opening of the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, or Jubilee, in St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, today.
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Pope Francis speaks as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, today.
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Pope Francis prays as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, today.
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Pope Francis drinks from a chalice as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, today.
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Pope Francis holds a figurine of baby Jesus during the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, today.
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Pope Francis leaves after celebrating Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, today.

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