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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Schoolgirls take photos after the Urbi et Orbi blessing. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: The Pontiff bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of the basilica. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Faithful photograph the pontiff leaning out onto the central balcony for the Urbi et Orbi blessing. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: The Pontiff bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of the basilica. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Faithful shows an image of the baby Jesus. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: The Pontiff bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of the basilica. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: The Pontiff bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of the basilica. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV presides over Christmas Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy - December 25, 2025: General Overview. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Leo XIV Greets the Faithful from the Popemobile - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV drives around in a popemobile to greet the faithful in the square before the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the St. Peter basilica's central balcony in Vatican on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Urbi et Orbi Blessing - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV bestows the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican, on December 25, 2025. Pope Leo XIV presides over his first Christmas Mass at the central altar of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican, during the solemn celebration that opens Christmas for the Catholic Church, reminding the faithful of the message of peace, hope, and the birth of Jesus. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM