Pope Francis emphasized the importance of gratitude and hope at a solemn service on New Year's Eve. The 87-year-old head of the Catholic Church led the service on Sunday and delivered the homily with the traditional hymn of praise "Te Deum" (Thee, O God) in St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The faithful should live every day and every moment with gratitude and hope, said the pontiff. This is particularly important in view of the new year. Francis did not mention the first anniversary of his pr