Tag: Urbi et Orbi

May the light of the Resurrection illuminate our minds and convert our hearts, and make us aware of the value of every human life

"My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack of 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage."

“Let the Church and the world rejoice, for today our hopes no longer come up against the wall of death"

“Urbi et Orbi” is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions

The pope prayed that the Lord will “enlighten the minds of those who have the power to silence the thunder of weapons”

On Christmas Day 2022, Pope Francis delivered his “Urbi et Orbi” address and blessing from the central balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square

Pope Francis urged people to be more sensitive and attentive to situations of war and violence not only in Europe, but around the world

“Urbi et Orbi” means “To the City [of Rome] and to the World.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope on special occasions.

'There is the risk of avoiding dialogue, the risk ... (of) taking shortcuts rather than setting out on the longer paths of dialogue'

Pope Francis noted that the pandemic had strained social relationships, isolating people from each other