Over 50 years ago, St. Paul VI blessed statues of the Child Jesus brought by children to St. Peter’s Square during the Angelus. This tradition, now called “Bambinelli Sunday,” continues every 3rd Sunday of Advent. | EWTN Vatican

During the Angelus on this Third Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis greeted the many pilgrims present, including many families with their children, who brought little statues of the Child Jesus to be blessed on this day, known as "Bambinelli Sunday". The tradition of blessing the Baby Jesus figures for Nativity scenes was begun by Pope Saint Paul VI over fifty years ago. Speaking from the window of the Apostolic Palace overlooking the Square, Pope Francis greeted the children present, wishing them a

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