At 9.00 this morning, in the Paul VI Hall, in the presence of the Holy Father Francis, Preacher of the Papal Household, His Eminence Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., held the first Sermon of the Papal Household on the theme: “Prepare the ways of the Lord”. Towards Christmas in the Company of the Precursor and the Mother of Christ.

The subsequent and final sermon of Advent will take place on Friday 22 December.