Pope Francis says the Christmas season provides reason for hope amid the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic.During his Sunday blessing, Francis noted that the Vatican’s Christmas tree had gone up last week in St.
Peter’s Square, and that work is underway to build the life-size Nativity scene next to it. Pope revamps Vatican financial intelligence after scandals, corruption probes Pointing to the tree from his studio window over the square, Francis said such symbols of Christmas “are signs of hope, especially in this difficult period.”[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]He urged the faithful to recall the true meaning of Christmas — the birth of Jesus — and lend a hand to the neediest.