Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge

Dec 25, 2021

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Pope Francis speaks at the pulpit during the Christmas Eve Mass, at St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican. AP

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A statue of Baby Jesus is backdropped by the Cardinals appearing before the congregation during the Christmas Eve Mass. AP

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Pope Francis leads the congregation in prayer during the Christmas Eve Mass. AP

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Pope Francis holds the book of Gospels in the air, as he reveals it to the crowd at the Christmas Eve Mass. AP

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Pope Francis performs during the Christmas Eve Mass, as the Cardinals appear in the background at St. Peter’s Basilica. Getty Images

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A frontal shot captures the illuminating scenery of the Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica. Getty Images

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The Cardinals are shown with their heads bowed in unison during a prayer at the Christmas Eve Mass. Getty Images

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Pope Francis holds the cross in his hands, as he appears before several priests at the Christmas Eve Mass. Getty Images

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Pope Francis unveils the statue of Baby Jesus as during the Christmas Eve Mass. AP

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The scene at the Christmas Eve mass at St. Peter’s Basilica shows the service filled with many people in attendance. AP

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