Here’s how to watch Pope Francis’ Christmas Eve Mass

If you can’t make it to Rome on Christmas Eve, you can still watch Pope Francis’ traditional holiday Mass from the comfort of your own home.

The mass, often called Midnight Mass, was traditionally held at midnight, but in recent years has been held much earlier, partly due to the pope’s age. (The pope turned 88 on December 17.)

The service is free, but tickets are required.

Here’s what you need to know to watch Christmas Eve Mass:

How to Watch The Pope’s Christmas Eve Mass: Is it streaming?

Yes, you can stream the ceremony on the Vatican YouTube channel.

In recent years, the fair has also been streamed live by networks such as PBS NewsHour and Fox News.

There is also a WhatsApp channel.

When does the Pope’s Christmas Eve Mass take place?

This year the fair is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Central European Time, i.e. 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (New York) and 10:00 a.m. Western Time (Los Angeles).

What other holiday services will take place at the Vatican in 2024?

According to the Vatican, the pope will give his traditional “Urbi et Orbi” address on Christmas Day and bless “To the City and the World.”

The following day, December 26, the feast of St. Stephen, he will preside over Mass at Rebibbia Prison in Rome.

On New Year’s Eve, the Pope prays First Vespers and Te Deum in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark the end of the year.

If you’re hungry for more papal-related programming, you can stream the Golden Globe-nominated drama “Conclave” now on Peacock. The film stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow as cardinals who clash over the nomination of the new pope.