Pope Francis gave his traditional Christmas message and Blessing Urbi et Orbi (\u201cTo the City [of Rome] and the World\u201d), offering words of hope and consolation, saying a birth is always a source of hope, and \u201cthis Child, Jesus, was born \u2018to us\u2019 \u2026 without any borders, privileges or exclusions.\u201d<\/p>\n
He pronounced his message in the Hall of Benediction of St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, the upper area just behind the central loggia where he would usually have delivered his message. The pandemic and safety measures in place led to a decision to avoid the risk of large public gatherings in St. Peter\u2019s Square and hence to broadcast live his message from inside the Basilica.<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n #PopeFrancis<\/a> gives his Urbi et Orbi Christmas blessing, calling for the just distribution of Covid-19 vaccines and praying for areas of the world where conflict reigns.https:\/\/t.co\/QYwyuw1KMW<\/a><\/p>\n — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) December 25, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n