Pope Francis announces extraordinary ‘urbi et orbi’ blessing
In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time Friday, March 27. (1pm EST)
The formal blessing–usually given only immediately after a new pope’s election and on Christmas and Easter–carries with it a plenary indulgence for all who follow by television, internet or radio, are sorry for their sins, recite a few prescribed prayers and promise to go to confession and to receive the Eucharist as soon as possible.
Read the full story here: Georgia Bulletin
Watch the blessing here on friday at 1pm EST
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7E-LYc1wivk33iyt5bR5zQ