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December 25, 2016

On Christmas Day, Pope Francis prays for peace around the world

Pope Francis greets the crowd after delivering his Christmas message and blessing ‘urbi et orbi’ (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25.

VATICAN CITY – In his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing Christmas Day, Pope Francis prayed that the Child Jesus, also called the Prince of Peace, would bring a real and lasting peace to everyone suffering from violence and conflict around the world.

Published in Vatican
April 5, 2015

Humility is key to understanding Easter, sharing its joy, Pope says

Pope Francis walks to the altar during Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican April 5. Also pictured is Cardinal Franc Rode.

VATICAN CITY - To enter Christ's empty tomb like the disciples and see that he has risen, Christians today also must "bend down," Pope Francis said in his Easter message.

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