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Added on the 25/12/2021 12:41:14 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
Images show Pope Francis stepping onto the balcony of St.Peter's Basilica at the Vatican to deliver his annual Christmas Day "Urbi and Orbi" mass. During his speech, he called for an end to "to every war, to the very mindset of war, an aimless voyage, a defeat without victors, an inexcusable folly". IMAGES
Pope Francis lands in Quebec City, where he will address Canada's political leaders after dedicating the first part of his journey to apologizing for the abuse of Indigenous children at Catholic-run schools. IMAGES
Christians gather on Saint Peter's Square to watch the first livestreamed prayer delivered by Pope Francis. The pontiff is breaking with centuries of tradition and reverting to the use of streaming technology at the request of the Italian authorities, a move designed to keep down the number of people turning out to watch the traditional Angelus Prayer. The pope did take the time to wave at the crowd from his window at the end of the livestream. IMAGES
Pope Francis celebrates mass in St. Peter's Basilica saying only unassuming people are able to see God's light, not those who are proud and arrogant. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Pope Francis celebrates mass in St. Peter's Basilica saying only unassuming people are able to see God's light, not those who are proud and arrogant. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).