Calendar of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations for Christmastime, December 2022 – January 2023

December 2022

24th December
Christmas of the Lord, Solemnity
St. Peter’s Basilica, 7.30 p.m.
PAPAL CHAPEL
Holy Mass on the Night

25 December
Christmas of the Lord, Solemnity
Central Loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, 12 noon
Urbi et Orbi” blessing

31 December
Mary Most Holy Mother of God, solemnity
St. Peter’s Basilica, 5 p.m.
First Vespers and Te Deum in thanksgiving for the past

January 2023

1st January
Mary Most Holy Mother of God, solemnity
St. Peter’s Basilica, 10 a.m.
PAPAL CHAPEL
Holy Mass
LVI World Day of Peace

6 January
Epiphany of the Lord, Solemnity
St. Peter’s Basilica, 10 a.m.
PAPAL CHAPEL
Holy Mass

8 January
Baptism of the Lord, feast
Sistine Chapel, 9.30 a.m.
Holy Mass and Baptism of some children