The manger scene has a special place near the Christmas ... all join in prayers of intercession and in the Lord's Prayer. Then the leader invites: Pray now for God's blessing as we look on these ...

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During Christmas Eve Mass in Westminster Cathedral ... At the crib, we “come to realise more deeply how richly God has bestowed his blessing on our world”, said Nichols.

If you can't make it to Rome this Christmas Eve, you can still watch Pope Francis' traditional holiday mass from the comfort of your home.

Francis said, delivering his Sunday blessing from indoors due to a cold ... due to inaugurate his big Holy Year and preside over Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations in St. Peter's Basilica.