From solemn midnight masses at historic cathedrals and churches to festive gatherings in city centres, Christians across the world marked Christmas with prayers, rituals and celebrations. These images capture moments from Manila, Antakya, Chartres, Rabat, Vatican City, Bethlehem, and New York as communities came together to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. (PICS/AFP)

Mumbai’s Christian community came together for midnight masses on Christmas Eve. Devotees gathered early to join carol singing and prayers at Cathedral of the Holy Name in Colaba and St Peter’s Church in Bandra on Wednesday night. (PICS/ATUL KAMBLE and SHADAB KHAN)