Pope Francis held the 2020 Christmas Eve Mass at the Vatican. Read the transcript of the prayers & mass here, in English.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson backtracked on relaxing Christmas rules on December 19, after scientists warn a new strain of COVID-19 spreads faster. “Tier 4” restrictions were announced in an emergency lockdown over Christmas holidays. Read the full transcript here.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual news conference from Moscow on December 17, 2020. Read the full transcript of the press conference here (English translated version).

New South Wales, Australia Premier Gladys Berejiklian gave COVID-19 updates to the press on December 17, 2020. Read the full transcript here.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell held a press conference on December 16 to give a market update after the Fed’s monetary policy meeting. He said: “The next few months are likely to be very challenging.” Read the transcript of the briefing update here.

President Donald Trump hosted a summit event with GOP leaders on December 8 to discuss Operation Warp Speed & plans for coronavirus vaccine distribution. Read the transcript of the event with speeches from Donald Trump and Mike Pence here.