Live from St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, the Solemn Mass of Christmas Eve, celebrated by Pope Francis Monday, Dec 24 3:30 PM ET Tuesday, Dec 25 4:00 AM ET ewtn.com/Christmas | EWTN

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis led the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica. Aside from about 6,500 faithfuls inside, some also gathered in the square to hear the liturgy. In his homily, the Pontiff appealed for peace. "Tonight, our hearts are in Bethlehem," he said.| via Jackie de Vega, ABS-CBN News | ABS-CBN News

The spiraling, majestic sounds of organ and trumpet greeted a procession of more than 100 priests who filed into St. Mark Church in Huntersville Tuesday morning for the annual Chrism Mass. Held each year at the beginning of Holy Week, the Chrism Mass is a special liturgy where oils used in the Church's sacred rituals and sacraments are consecrated and priests renew their promises and commitment to their ministry. Bishop Michael Martin called on his fellow priests to go out and "proclaim the Good

📢 CLERGY CHRISM RECOLLECTION AND CHRISM MASS: His Grace, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong initiated the Clergy Chrism Recollection as a special occasion for him and the clergy to reflect on their priestly vocation, especially the promises and vows they made during their priestly ordination. The recollection will focus on Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, Prayer, and Celibacy during sessions at the Yatu Lau Conference Facility in 1-3 Walu Street, Suva from Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd April 2025. It wil

What happens at a Chrism Mass? ✝️ Chrism Mass is celebrated at cathedrals during Holy Week. Earlier this week, clergy and licensed lay leaders gathered at Manchester Cathedral to share the Eucharist and renew their vows and commitments. A key part of the service is the blessing of sacred oils, which will be used over the next year to anoint for healing and to anoint the baptised, the confirmed, and the ordained. Following the service, the oils were distributed to each parish. | The Church of Eng