2024 Vatican Christmas and Jubilee Opening events

2024 Vatican Christmas and Jubilee Opening events

VATICAN CITY, HOLY SEE

The Opening of the Jubilee, the Christmas Eve Mass on 24 December and the Urbi et Orbi Blessing on 25 December will be available free of charge for global distribution.

General Info

Event Number: 55703

Date: 24 - 25/12/2024

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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.

 

Usage restrictions:
These worldwide telecasts are offered FREE OF CHARGE on satellite by the Vatican Dicastery for Communication only for live or pre-recorded broadcasts, or for use in news reports, or religious programs on any platform. No sale or commercial use. (Source: Vatican Media)


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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OTHER ZONES (AFRICA AND ASIA):

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AUDIO CONFIGURATION:
Audio 1    Natural sound
Audio 2    English guide
Audio 3    Spanish guide
Audio 4    French guide

Programme and timings

Eurovision News Events will provide stand-ups out of its Rome bureau.

Customized and tailormade services available upon request, including dedicated ENG crews, fully equipped anchoring studio position, etc. 

Workspaces: EUR 750 per day

Unequipped stand-up position with view of St Peter's Basilica: EUR 400 per 30-min slot (minimum)

Unequipped 4x4m studio with view of St Peter's Basilica: EUR 800 per 30-min slot (minimum)


Fully equipped stand-up position with view of St Peter's Basilica:

HD (11 Mbps)

To Europe / Middle East & North Africa

To the Americas / To Asia

 

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Cancellation policy

Cancellation Policy

Customized and tailormade services, including dedicated ENG crews, fully equipped anchoring studio position, workspaces, etc. and unequipped stand-up position etc.

Once quote is approved and confirmed, it’s 100% cancellation charges.

Fully equipped stand-up position, including playout and live stand-up

Once quote is approved, confirmed and synopsis is received, it’s 100% cancellation charges.

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