Liturgical Celebrations of the Christmas Season 2011-2012 presided over by the Holy Father Benedict XVI

Note regarding the Liturgical Celebrations during the Christmas Season (2011-2012)

SATURDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2011

Inauguration of the Crib
Saint Peter's Square, at 16.45

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord - Midnight Mass
Vatican Basilica, at 22.00
PAPAL MASS
Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI
[English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]
Booklet for the Celebration
(Video)
Photo Gallery
 

SUNDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2011

Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord
Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica, at 12.00
"Urbi et Orbi" Blessing and Message (Video)
Photo Gallery
 

MONDAY, 26 DECEMBER 2011

Feast of Saint Stephen, Protomartyr
Saint Peter's Square, at 12:00
Angelus (Video)
[Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]
 

WEDNESDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2011

General Audience, The Prayer and the Holy Family of Nazareth (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]
Paul VI Audience Hall, at 10:30
 

SATURDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2011

Vespers and Te Deum
Vatican Basilica, at 17:00
Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]
Booklet for the Celebration
Photo Gallery
 

SUNDAY, 1st JANUARY 2012

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and 45th World Day of Peace
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]
Booklet for the Celebration
Photo Gallery
 
Saint Peter's Square, at 12:00
Angelus (Video)
[Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]

Message on the occasion of the 45th World Day of Peace 2012, Educating Young People in Justice and Peace
[Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish]
 

WEDNESDAY, 4 JANUARY 2012

General Audience, Nativity of the Lord: Mystery of Joy and Light (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]
Paul VI Audience Hall, at 10:30
 

FRIDAY, 6 JANUARY 2012

Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
Holy Mass with Episcopal Ordinations - Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]
Booklet for the Celebration
Photo Gallery
 
Saint Peter's Square, at 12:00
Angelus (Video)
[Croatian, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]
 

SUNDAY, 8 JANUARY 2012

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
Sistine Chapel, at 9:30
Holy Mass and Baptism of Children - Homily of His Holiness Benedict XVI (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish]
Booklet for the Celebration
Photo Gallery
 
Saint Peter's Square, at 12:00
Angelus (Video)
[English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish]

 

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