In the splendor of St Peter's Basilica, Francis presided over the evening Mass attended by about 7000 faithful, including tourists and pilgrims, who flocked to the church. 9News
"Do not allow yourself to be overcome by fear, resignation or discouragement." Jesus' lying in a manger shows where "the true riches in life are to be found: not in money and power, but in relationships and persons."
"Jesus was born poor, lived poor and died poor," Francis said. "He did not so much talk about poverty as live it, to the very end, for our sake."Pope Francis is using a wheelchair. Traditionally, Catholics mark Christmas Eve by attending Mass at midnight. But over the years, the starting time at the Vatican has crept earlier, reflecting the health or stamina of popes and then the pandemic.
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