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ACN has helped Christians sheltering at the Holy Family Church purchase food items and medicines. Photo: ACN

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Blessing of the Christ Child returns to St. Peter’s Square with the Pope

In recent years, this event has gained popularity in Italy and abroad (United States, Philippines, England, Ireland, South America, and many others), involving hundreds of communities and dioceses where bishops and priests have chosen to dedicate this Advent Sunday to the encounter with the Baby Jesus figurines and to welcome families, animators, and religious members of the local Church.