Tonight on TV, Tuesday 24 Decemberafter the Holy Mass, will be held on Rai 1 Christmas Notes – Jubilee Specialthe event that combines music, culture and tradition. The program hosted by Eleonora Danielewill accompany spectators into the atmosphere of Holy Night following the ritualinauguration of the Jubilee chaired by Pope Francis.
The evening will be accompanied by the voices of exceptional artists such as Giovanni Allevi, Claudio Baglioni, Andrea Bocellithe choir of Giulia Chapel of St. Peter's Basilicathe violinist Anastasia Petryshak and the dance steps of Roberto Bolle on a journey that becomes a metaphor for approaching the Holy Door.
The program constitutes the first event of theJubilee yearintroducing the Rai 1 audience to the story and atmosphere of an ancient ritual with the words of Cardinal Mauro GambettiArchpriest of Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican e Vicar General of His Holiness for the Vatican Citye di Father Ibrahim Misdemeanors, Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Landconnected from Grotto from the Nativity in Bethlehem.
“Christmas is a universal celebration that unites everyone in a moment of reflection, gratitude and hope. Never like this year will the eyes of the world, on Christmas night, be focused on St. Peter's Basilica, – declared Father Enzo FortunatoDirector of Communications of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican – where the solemn rite of the opening of the Holy Door will take place. The Notes of Christmas is intended to be the continuation of the joy that Pope Francis gives to the Church at the opening of the ordinary Jubilee. Thanks to the artistic talents of the women and men of our time we are able to rejoice in this important event for the Universal Church. The Jubilee – concludes Father Enzo – it is a moment to focus attention on humanity because the Church is a merciful and welcoming mother to everyone and especially to the least.”