Pope Francis has celebrated Christmas Eve Mass with thousands of people inside St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis has said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas.

Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas. Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn…

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said the story of Jesus' birth as a poor carpenter's son should instil hope that all people can make an impact on the world, as the pontiff on Tuesday (Dec 24) led the world's Roman Catholics into Christmas. Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis urged people to find courage and hope to create a better world. Reflecting on the story of Jesus’ humble birth as the son of a poor carpenter, the pontiff...

‘Let the weapons fall silent and let the Christmas carols ring out!’ Francis said, delivering his Sunday blessing from indoors due to a cold and as a precaution ahead of a busy Christmas period