In his Christmas Day address, Pope Francis appealed to the nations of the world to share the new coronavirus vaccines with the most needy.
“Today, in this time of darkness and uncertainty regarding the pandemic, various lights of hope appear, such as the discovery of vaccines,” Francis said. “But for these lights to illuminate and bring hope to all, they need to be available to all.”
The pope traditionally delivers his Christmas message and blessing from the outdoor central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, addressing thousands squeezed into the piazza below. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, that ceremony was moved to the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the reigning pontiff, before a much smaller group.
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