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'Timeless message of love, peace and compassion': PM Modi joins Christmas prayers at Delhi cathedral - In pics

Last updated on - Dec 26, 2025, 16:56 IST
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PM Modi’s Christmas message

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed Christmas greetings to people across the nation, expressing hope that the festival would be filled with “peace, compassion and hope.” (Image credits: PTI)

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Attends Christmas morning mass

PM Modi attended the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi, where he joined a large congregation of Christians from Delhi and North India. (Image credits: ANI)

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Connecting through faith

The Prime Minister’s visit reflected his continued outreach to the minority community over the years. (Image credits: ANI)

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Prayers, carols & hymns

The service included prayers, carols and hymns as part of the celebrations. (Image credits: ANI)

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Blessings from Bishop Swarup

A special prayer for PM Modi was offered by Rt Rev Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi. (Image credits: PTI)

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Timeless message of Christmas

“Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society,” said PM Modi on social media. (Image credits: ANI)

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Renewed hope and warmth

“May Christmas bring renewed hope, warmth and a shared commitment to kindness,” he added. (Image credits: X @narendramodi)

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Years of active participation

Over the last few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes connected with the Christian community. (Image credits: ANI)

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From Cathedral to PM house

In Easter 2023, he attended an Easter programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi. Later that year, he hosted a Christmas programme at his official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. (Image credits: ANI)

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Spreading festive cheer

In 2024, PM Modi attended a Christmas dinner at the residence of Minister of State George Kurian and also participated in a programme organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). (Image credits: ANI)

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