Deciphering ChristmasSala Stampa has published the calendar of Christmas celebrations in the Vatican for this 2024.
The Solemn Mass of the Nativity of the Lord, presided over by Pope Francis and to be held on December 24 at 7:00 p.m. in St. Peter's Basilica, is linked this year to the opening of the Holy Door as the beginning of the Jubilee Year 2025.
The following day, December 25, the Pontiff will deliver his Christmas address and will impart the "Urbi et orbi" blessing at 12 noon. Just a week later, on December 31 at 7:00 p.m., Francis will celebrate Vespers for the Solemnity of Mary Most Holy Mother of God, followed by the singing of the "Te Deum". On January 1, the Pope will celebrate Holy Mass, on the occasion of both the Solemnity and the World Day of Peace.
As the last celebration of this Christmas season, the Holy Father will preside at Mass on January 6, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, at 10 a.m. in St. Peter's Basilica.
All the Eucharistic celebrations and the blessing on Christmas Day can be followed live on the YouTube channel of Vatican News.
