Pope Francis has been the protagonist of the box corresponding to December 19 in the digital advent calendar promoted by the Archbishopric of Barcelona, in which it has sent a message of hope.
Through the different social networks of the archbishopric, a video of the Holy Father has been disseminated in which he emphasizes that “the message of Jesus, Son of God, is a message of hope for men and women of all times.”
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The Pontiff also hopes that the digital calendar “helps to live this time of waiting with confidence and joy” and encourages everyone to be “messengers, bearers of hope, for this world needs them so much.”
After wishing a “merry and holy Christmas” in Spanish and Catalan, he reiterated that prayers should be said for him “in favor.”
Pope Francis (@Pontifex_es) stars in the most special box of the virtual Advent Calendar, with a message of hope to live this time of Advent with “confidence and joy.”
“Be all bearers of hope, this world needs it so much.” pic.twitter.com/txbpfwrqX6
— Church of Barcelona ⛪️ (@esglesiabcn_es) December 19, 2024
The virtual Advent calendar of the Archbishopric of Barcelona offers different content related to the liturgical time that began last November 27, among which are “curiosities, reflections and also the presence of some influencers” or digital missionaries.
It includes the possibility of signing up for a trivia game about this liturgical time, raffles to visit the Barcelona Cathedral and the Diocesan Museum, cooking recipes or links to different videos, including one corporate video of the Archdiocese.
Nicholas de Cardenas
Born in 1980, I am a Spanish husband and father and journalist with more than 20 years of experience in print and digital media, specializing in sociopolitical and religious information. I have worked for more than 10 years in defense of human rights and have accreditations in Journalism and Comprehensive Communication. Since July 2022, I have been a correspondent for ACI Prensa and EWTN Noticias in Spain, covering international events of the Catholic Church.