Pope says Jesus source of brotherly fraternity, not economics or ideology

On the Vigil of the feast of St. Mary, Mother of God, Pope Francis said the hope of brotherly fraternity is not based on ideology, the economic system, or progress in technology, but the incarnate Son of God.

January 1 is celebrated for Saint Mary, Most Holy Mother of God, but the vigil is celebrated of a Te Deum – a prayer of thanksgiving – by the pontiff of Thanksgiving at year’s end.

“This is the time of thanksgiving, and we have the joy of living it by celebrating the Holy Mother of God.