Urbi et orbi” means “To the city [of Rome] and to the world.” It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year ...

Pope Francis gives a final blessing on Easter Sunday before passing away early Monday morning at the age of 88.

Pope Francis addressed conflicts around the world and called for peace on April 20, as his Easter message was read aloud by ...

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"The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave them the opportunity to exchange Easter greetings," the Vatican press office said in a statement.

The pontiff had remained surprisingly active despite twice nearly dying in respiratory crises earlier this year.

Holy Mass was held in the Vatican today, Sunday April 20, 2025, before the pope’s traditional Urbi et Orbi message.