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Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge in Italy

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Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.

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  1. KOB 4

    Pope celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy (opens KOB 4)

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    13News Now Norfolk's feed description

    During the service, the pope reminded his congregation that Jesus came into the world poor, and urged compassion.

  2. WFMZ Allentown

    Live updates: Pope holds Christmas Eve Mass amid Italy surge (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    ROME — Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass amid COVID-19 surge in Italy (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica.

  4. Wyoming Public Media

    Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as Italy sets pandemic record of new cases (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter's Basilica, going ahead with the service despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases.

  5. Fox News

    Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass as virus surges in Italy (opens Fox News)

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    Pope Francis celebrated Christmas Eve Mass before an estimated 2,000 people in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases that has prompted a new vaccine mandate for Vatican employees.

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