24 December 2024
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Beginning of the Ordinary Jubilee 2025
The Holy Father Francis will preside over the rite of the Opening of the Holy Door and Midnight Mass on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.
The Eucharistic Celebration will be preceded by a prayer of preparation, beginning at 17:30 GMT.

25 December 2024
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
The Holy Father Francis will deliver his Christmas message to the world and will impart the “Urbi et Orbi”Blessing.

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Expected schedule:

24 December 2024, St. Peter’s Basilica
Opening of the Holy Door and Christmas Eve Mass presided over by Pope Francis 
17:20 – 20:40 GMT (line-up included – Ceremony time: 17.30-20.40 GMT)

25 December 2024 Central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica  
Christmas Message and Blessing “Urbi et Orbi” of Pope Francis
10:50 – 11:30 GMT (line-up included – Ceremony time: 11.00-11.30 GMT)

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Audio 2    English guide
Audio 3    Spanish guide
Audio 4    French guide