Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem celebrates Mass
1,143 views · Published 30 December 2018 · 1:18 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(25 Dec 2018) Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Roman Catholic cleric in the Holy Land, held morning mass in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on Tuesday. Locals and overseas visitors attended the Mass, which took place at the Church of the Nativity, the traditional birthplace of Jesus. The Christmas festivities traditionally bring a boost of holiday cheer to Christians in the Holy Land, who make up just a small percentage of the local population. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/1e64fcb223dd1c48dc6b2f8048e56ece
