Ailing Pope gives traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing after surprise meeting with JD Vance
Sunday, 20 April 2025 () ROME. Pope Francis has appeared on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to deliver the traditional Urbi et Orbi Easter blessing, to the city and to the world. The blessing took place after Mass in St Peter’s Square, which was celebrated by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, the Italian archpriest emeritus of the basilica. Speaking with a raspy
Pope Francis made an emotional return to St. Peter’s Square this Easter, appearing before tens of thousands after surviving pneumonia. As the crowd cheered, he issued a strong call for a Gaza ceasefire, the release of hostages, and global solidarity for both Palestinians and Israelis. His Easter...
Pope to give blessing from hospital window in first appearance since getting ill
Pope Francis will appear in public again on Sunday for a greeting and blessing to the faithful after the traditional..
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