Tens of thousands of people turn out on St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to hear the Argentine pope deliver his “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) blessing and message, marking the second Christmas since his election last year.
Christmas Celebrations Around the World
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Pope Francis kisses a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Dec. 24, 2014.
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The choir at Shrine of Mary Help of Christian Church sings during the Christmas Mass in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 25, 2014.
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An Albanian boy lights a candle inside of the Resurrection of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, on Christmas day in Tirana, Dec. 25, 2015.
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People dressed in illuminated angel costumes parade to mark Christmas Day in central Moscow, Russia, Dec. 25, 2014.