55K views · 5.1K reactions | HIGHLIGHTS | Pope Francis presided over the traditional celebration of First Vespers on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, at the Vatican. During the celebration, the Church's solemn hymn of Thanksgiving for the past year, the Te Deum, was sung. Following the celebration as the Holy Father made his traditional in-person visit to the Nativity Scene in Saint Peter's Square next to the tall Christmas tree. | EWTN Asia Pacific | Facebook