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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.

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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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