Pope Leo XIV shares message of peace on 1st Christmas as pontiff in Vatican City

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Original Load Date Dec. 25, 2025, 6 a.m.
Last Updated Dec. 25, 2025, 6 a.m.
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VATICAN CITY (WLS) -- Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is celebrating his first Christmas as pontiff. Pope Leo thanked the crowds gathered at the Vatican as he presided over Christmas Mass. It's the first time since 1994 a pope is celebrating a Mass on Christmas Day. Pope Leo's message this holiday seas...