Liturgical Celebrations of Christmas Time 2021-2022 presided over by the Holy Father Francis
Friday 24 December 2021
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 19.30
The Holy Father Francis will celebrate Holy Mass on the night of the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord.
The Eucharistic Celebration will be preceded by the preparation and the singing of the Kalenda.
Saturday 25 December 2021
SOLEMNITY OF THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD
“Urbi et Orbi” Blessing, 12 noon
The Holy Father Francis will address his Christmas message to the world and will impart the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing.
Friday 31 December 2021
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 17.00
The Holy Father Francis will celebrate First Vespers of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, followed by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, the traditional singing of the hymn “Te Deum” at the end of the civil year, and the Eucharistic Blessing.
Saturday 1 January 2022
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, MOTHER OF GOD
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 10.00
The Holy Father Francis will celebrate Holy Mass of the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God on the Octave of Christmas, 54th World Day of Peace.
Thursday 6 January
SOLEMNITY OF THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 10.00
The Holy Father Francis will celebrate Holy Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.
