Tag: Urbi et Orbi

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pope Francis called as "scandalous" the armed conflicts around the world and the military arsenals "being strengthened" during the pandemic

‘The Child born of the Virgin Mary in Bethlehem was born for everyone: he is the son that God has given to the entire human family’