Christmas Eve at the Vatican

Pope Francis kisses a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015.

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Associated Press

Dec. 24, 2015 2:17 PM PT

Pope Francis celebrated the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

Pope Francis uncovers a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

(Gregorio Borgia / AP)

Children look at at a statue of Baby Jesus as Pope Francis celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

(Gregorio Borgia / AP)

Pope Francis arrives to celebrate the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

(Gregorio Borgia / AP)

Pope Francis celebrates the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.

(Gregorio Borgia / AP)