Video of Pope Leo XIV's homily at Christmas Eve Mass, St. Peter's Basilica, December 24, 2025

Video of the Christmas homily delivered by Pope Leo XIV during Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican on December 24, 2025. The Pope begins with a warm greeting to the pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square, thanking them for their presence despite the inclement weather. In his central message, he reflects on how the birth of Jesus Christ represents a divine light that transforms the darkness of humanity into eternal hope. The text emphasizes that the greatness of God is manifested in the simplicity of a small child, inviting the faithful to recognize human dignity in the most vulnerable. Finally, the Pope links this celebration with the closing of the Jubilee Year, urging the Church to live with gratitude and to be a bearer of peace throughout the world.