Coronavirus: Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi global blessing

The Pope has delivered a blessing which is normally reserved for Christmas and Easter in an extremely rare move in response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Francis delivered the ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing – Latin for ‘to the city and the world’ – in an empty St Peter’s Square this evening.  The blessing is usually given … Read more

Pope Francis delivers first Urbi et Orbi global blessing outside of Christmas or Easter

The Pope has delivered a blessing which is normally reserved for Christmas and Easter in an extremely rare move in response to the coronavirus pandemic.  Francis delivered the ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing – Latin for ‘to the city and the world’ – in an empty St Peter’s Square this evening.  The blessing is usually given … Read more