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In the splendor of St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis presided over Christmas Eve Mass

Last updated: December 25, 2022 | 10:51

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Christmas Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Dubai.

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This handout picture taken and released on December 24, 2022 by Vatican Media shows Pope Francis (C) looking at Nativity scenes as he attends the Christmas Eve mass at The St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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Christmas Mass at Mar Thoma Parish in Dubai.

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Christians attend the Christmas Mass at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Dubai.

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Christians pray during a Christmas mass at the Christ King Church in Colombo on December 25, 2022.

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This handout picture taken and released on December 24, 2022 by Vatican Media shows Pope Francis kissing a figurine of baby Jesus as he attends the Christmas Eve mass at The St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

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St Michael's Catholic Church in Sharjah.

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A Kosovar child dressed as an angel attends the Christmas eve mass, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, at the Mother Teresa Cathedral in Pristina on December 24, 2022.

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Partner of Anthony Albanese Jodie Haydon (middle), NSW Labor leader Chris Minns (second right), and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) hand out Christmas lunch during a visit to the Rev Bill Crews Foundation in Sydney, Australia December 25, 2022.

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A Kosovar child dressed as an angel attends the Christmas eve mass, marking the birth of Jesus Christ, at the Mother Teresa Cathedral in Pristina on December 24, 2022.

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A person takes pictures of a Christmas tree at Santa's Enchanted Forest in Miami, Florida, on December 24, 2022.

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Participants dressed as Santa Claus smile as they take part in the annual traditional charity “Santa” run minimarathon to raise funds for families in need during the holiday season in Pristina, Kosovo.

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Sri Lankan Cardinal Albert Malcolm Ranjith (L) attends Christmas mass at the Christ King Church in Colombo on December 25, 2022.

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A home with a 'Merry Christmas' sign during a winter storm near Wainfleet Ontario, Canada December 24, 2022.

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A view of Dallas Cowboys fans in Christmas costumes during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium.

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Christians pray during a Christmas mass at the Christ King Church in Colombo on December 25, 2022.

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Catholic nuns from the Sisters of Bethlehem hold candles as they take part in Christmas Eve mass at the Beit Jamal Monastery near Beit Shemesh, December 24, 2022.

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