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Blessing of the Bambinelli
December 22, 2024 @ 4:30 pm

Following in the annual Papal tradition in Saint Peter’s Square, the National Shrine will host its annual Blessing of the Bambinelli on Sunday, December 22, 2024, following the 4:30 p.m. Mass. The faithful are invited to bring the Baby Jesus from their Nativity scenes to the Hall of American Saints to be blessed at the National Shrine on this Fourth Sunday of Advent and participate in the lighting of the Christmas Tree.