Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass as pontiff on Wednesday at St. Peter’s Square, drawing thousands of worshippers despite heavy rain. Around 5,000 people gathered outside the basilica to follow the ceremony on large screens, while another 6,000—including senior clergy and diplomats—attended inside. The 70-year-old American-born pope described Christmas as a celebration of faith, mercy, and hope, and criticized what he called a “distorted economy” that turns people into commodities. Leo’s address avoided direct political commentary, focusing instead on spiritual reflection. His restrained tone contrasted with that of his late predecessor, Pope Francis, who died in April. The Mass included traditional hymns and rituals, such as placing the infant Jesus statue in a manger. Leo also revived an older tradition by scheduling a second Christmas Day prayer and the “Urbi et Orbi” blessing from the basilica balcony. Earlier, the pope urged a global ceasefire for Christmas, lamenting Russia’s rejection of the appeal regarding Ukraine. The celebration also marked the conclusion of the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Holy Year, which brought millions of pilgrims to Rome.
আমার দেশ অনলাইন প্রকাশ : ২৫ ডিসেম্বর ২০২৫, ১০: ২৫ আমার দেশ অনলাইন পোপ লিও চতুর্দশ তাঁর পন্টিফিকেটের প্রথম বড়দিনের প্রার্থনা বুধবার সেন্ট পিটার্স স্কয়ারে আয়োজন করেন। বৃষ্টির মধ্যেও হাজারো ভক্ত সেন্ট পিটার্স বাসিলিকার সামনে জড়ো হন এবং বাইরে বসানো বড় পর
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