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Jan. 1, 2026 : Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first public Mass of 2026 on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, telling believers that Mary has revealed the ‘unarmed and disarming’ face of God.
“May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord uncover his face to you and bring you peace”.
Pope Leo opened the homily at his first Mass of 2026 by reflecting on this blessing from the Book of Numbers, taken from the day’s first reading.
The day’s liturgy marked both the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Peace. In his homily, the Pope explored the tight relationship between the two celebrations.
The Pope brought his homily to a close by reflecting on the 2025 Jubilee Year, which will come to an end on the 6th January.
READ THE FULL TEXT OF POPE LEO'S HOMILY HERE
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