On the following day, Dec. 26, known as the feast of St. Stephen, he will preside at Mass in Rome's Rebibbia prison. On New Year's Eve, the Pope will pray First Vespers and the Te Deum in St ...

Pope Francis then presided over the Christmas Eve mass in St Peter's ... will open a Holy Door at Rebibbia prison in Rome and preside over a mass in a show of support for the inmates.

Peter’s Basilica swung open. He was wheeled across the threshold as bells tolled across Rome and the choir inside the basilica began Christmas Eve Mass. In his homily, Francis said the Holy Year ...

Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and opened the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, which the Vatican expects will bring ...

[AFP] Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday ... a Holy Door at Rebibbia prison in Rome and preside over a mass in a show of support for the ...