Coverage dated December 23, 2025 to December 24, 2025

Pope Leo XIV resurrects Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica

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Pope Leo XIV brought back the Christmas Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Wednesday night, which is the first held there since 1994.

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Deutsche Welle
Pope Leo decries 'distorted econmoy' in first Christmas Mass – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 23, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Eve Mass as pontiff, as Christians flocked to Bethlehem after "two years of darkness" during the war in Gaza. Follow for the latest Christmas news.
NPR
Pope Leo XIV calls for a ceasefire in all conflicts in first Christmas Mass (opens NPR)
Published Dec 24, 2025
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Thousands of people gathered in Bethlehem's Manger Square as Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Christmas Mass and called for a ceasefire in all conflicts this Christmas.
UPI
Pope Leo XIV resurrects Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica (opens UPI)
Published Dec 24, 2025
UPI's feed description
Pope Leo XIV brought back the Christmas Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Wednesday night, which is the first held there since 1994.
Fox32 Chicago
Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Dec 24, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass celebration at St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. Leo celebrated Christmas Eve Mass.
Foxla
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass (opens Foxla)
Published Dec 24, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Pope Leo expected to call for peace during first Christmas blessing (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description
Pope Leo XIV is expected to renew his calls for peace Thursday when he delivers his first Christmas blessing from St Peter
WISH-TV Indianapolis
Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's Basilica (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)
Published Dec 24, 2025
WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description
Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem and the Holy Land after years of subdued festivities due to war. Hope and joy are restored.
Washington Examiner
Pope Leo XIV's first Christmas Eve Mass highlights peace (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, highlighting peace and compassion in a heartfelt homily.
Breitbart News
Pope Expected to Call For Peace During Christmas Blessing (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 24, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
Pope Leo XIV will deliver his first Christmas blessing from St Peter's Basilica on Thursday, after a year overshadowed by conflict.

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