The Christmas season is a time to reflect on what life is all about, Pope Francis told an international group of performers.

On this 50th anniversary of his priesthood, Francis, who now sees himself as “the world’s parish priest,” continued working as usual with a long series of audiences in the morning, including singers and musicians who will perform in the annual Vatican concert for Christmas.

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The pope's message was released at a Vatican news conference led by Cardinal Peter Turkson

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