The Nativity scene at St. Peter's Square, created by the Diocese of Nocera Inferiore–Sarno, celebrates the traditions of the Agro Nocerino-Sarnese. Designed by architect Angelo Santitor, it features local monuments, artisan figures, and regional symbols conveying peace and brotherhood.
Pope Leo XIV reflects on John the Baptist's imprisonment and hope, Christ's self-revelation through miracles, and the joyful meaning of Gaudete Sunday during Advent.
The Pope reflects on the Vatican's 33-year Christmas Concert tradition, describing music as a refuge for the soul. Funds from this year's concert support a Salesian school project for 350 children in the Republic of the Congo.
Maestro Riccardo Muti conducts at Paul VI Hall and receives the 2025 Ratzinger Prize. Pope Leo XIV reflects on music as a path to faith, beauty, and God's presence, honoring Muti's bond with Pope Benedict XVI.
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