The midnight mass or Christmas Eve mass is one of the Christmas traditions that are celebrated in the Vatican, specifically in the Basilica of Saint Peter, and is presided over by Pope Francis.
Christians living in or around Rome can choose to attend the mass, which is completely free, but tickets must be booked in advance as it is a massive event.
For believers who cannot go to the Vatican or get tickets, the site VaticanNews broadcast the mass live on YouTube. The transmission begins on Christmas Eve, so the link will not be valid until that night when the mass begins, at 19:30 (local time).
The Eucharist can be observed at these times:
- Ecuador: 1:30 p.m.
- Peru: 1:30 p.m.
- Colombia: 1:30 p.m.
- Mexico: 12:30 p.m.
- Venezuela: 2:30 p.m.
- Argentina: 3:30 p.m.
- Chile: 3:30 p.m.
On December 25, Christmas Day, the Pope blesses Urbi et Orbi, which translates as “to the city of Rome and to the world”, from the Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica at 12:00.
This speech can also be seen by anyone who is in the Vatican and comes to see the pope speak from the balcony. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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