At 9.00 this morning, in the Paul VI Hall, the Preacher of the Papal Household, His Eminence Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M. Cap., gave the first Sermon of Advent on the theme: “When the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son” (Galatians 4:4).

The subsequent Advent sermons will take place on Friday 10 and Friday 17 December.