What happened in the world?
Two people died in an explosion at the Silver Lake senior nursing home in Bristol County, Pennsylvania. It is still unknown how many people are injured or missing. The cause of the explosion has not yet been determined.
State Governor Josh Shapiro, who appeared on the scene with rescuers, said that the services were “continuing rescue operations” and clearing the rubble. According to local WHP television, authorities were unable to confirm the number of people missing or unfound, announcing an update.
How many people died in the nursing home explosion?
Is there any information about anyone injured in the explosion?
When will the Midnight Mass take place in the Vatican?
What is the weather forecast for Christmas Eve in Poland?
What happened in Poland?
The Christmas atmosphere has already become a permanent presence among Polish politicians. Christmas wishes are coming from all directions. The guests of the evening news and journalistic band on TVN24 were MPs: Tomasz Trela from the Left and Michał Wójcik from Law and Justice, former deputy minister of justice.
At the end of the program, the host of “Kropka nad i” on TVN24, Monika Olejnik, persuaded two MPs who usually sit on opposite sides of the political barricade to sing Christmas carols together.
What will the weather be like on Wednesday?
A vast Hella high has developed over northern Europe, which will completely change our weather today, just in time for Christmas. Frosty air will begin to flow into Poland in a large stream, and at night there will be drops even below -10 degrees Celsius. For the first time in many days, however, we can count on much more sun, and snow will only fall locally. See the latest forecasts.
What will happen on December 24?
The Catholic Church celebrates Christmas Eve today. The name Wigilia comes from the Latin word “vigiliare” meaning vigil. This custom appeared in the late Middle Ages in Central Europe and developed in the 16th and 17th centuries.
In Polish customs, Christmas Eve is a family celebration. The center of the celebration is a supper that begins with the appearance of the first star in the sky. According to Polish tradition, the meal is preceded by reading the Gospel about the birth of Jesus and sharing the wafer, accompanied by making wishes. At midnight, masses are celebrated in churches. called shepherdesses.
On Christmas Eve, Pope Leo XIV at 22 will celebrate Midnight Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. It will be the first such mass in the pontificate of the current pope.
Today, President Karol Nawrocki will pay a visit to the eastern border of the country, in the town of Jaryłówka near the Polish-Belarusian border, to meet with soldiers and officers on the occasion of Christmas.
