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Pope Francis Delivers 'Urbi et Orbi' in St Peter's Square

Published March 31st, 2020 - 05:47 GMT

Pope Francis delivered ''Urbi et Orbi'' blessing which is believed to be the first time to be made outside Christmas and Easter in an rare move due to the coronavirus pandemic that crushed the world leaving over 36,000 people killed till this moment. 

'Urbi et Orbi' blessing is Latin meaning 'to the city and the world' with the Pope performing it in an empty St Peter's Square this evening. 

Moreover, Catholics who watch the Pope's appearance online are likely to be offered forgiveness for their sins if they receive the blessing according to the Christian tradition.

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Pope Francis gives the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer in St Peter's Square. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis gives the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer in St Peter's Square. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis performs a blessing on Friday to an empty St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Four people there have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis performs a blessing on Friday to an empty St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Four people there have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis prepares to give the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the facade of the church. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis prepares to give the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the facade of the church. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis presided over a moment of prayer on the sagrato, accompanied only by one other priest and television crews broadcasting his message to Italy and the rest of the world. (AFP/File)

Pope Francis presided over a moment of prayer on the sagrato, accompanied only by one other priest and television crews broadcasting his message to Italy and the rest of the world. (AFP/File)

Pope Francis walked alone up the stairs to St Peter's Basilica to deliver the extraordinary 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. (AFP/File)

Pope Francis walked alone up the stairs to St Peter's Basilica to deliver the extraordinary 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. (AFP/File)

Pope Francis during a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church, to be concluded with the Pope giving the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, on March 27, at the Vatican. YARA NARDI / AFP

Pope Francis during a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church, to be concluded with the Pope giving the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, on March 27, at the Vatican. YARA NARDI / AFP

The Pope in a final moment of prayer after delivering the blessing from Rome to the Rest of the World. (AFP/File)

The Pope in a final moment of prayer after delivering the blessing from Rome to the Rest of the World. (AFP/File)

An aerial view of the Pope outside the Vatican, Rome giving the unusual 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He can seen here on an illuminated sheltered podium outside the entrance to the Vatican but St Peter's Square remained deserted due to lockdown. (AFP/File)

An aerial view of the Pope outside the Vatican, Rome giving the unusual 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He can seen here on an illuminated sheltered podium outside the entrance to the Vatican but St Peter's Square remained deserted due to lockdown. (AFP/File)

Pope Francis gives the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer in St Peter's Square. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis performs a blessing on Friday to an empty St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Four people there have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis prepares to give the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the facade of the church. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis presided over a moment of prayer on the sagrato, accompanied only by one other priest and television crews broadcasting his message to Italy and the rest of the world. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis walked alone up the stairs to St Peter's Basilica to deliver the extraordinary 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis during a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church, to be concluded with the Pope giving the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, on March 27, at the Vatican. YARA NARDI / AFP
The Pope in a final moment of prayer after delivering the blessing from Rome to the Rest of the World. (AFP/File)
An aerial view of the Pope outside the Vatican, Rome giving the unusual 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He can seen here on an illuminated sheltered podium outside the entrance to the Vatican but St Peter's Square remained deserted due to lockdown. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis gives the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer in St Peter's Square. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis gives the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer in St Peter's Square. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis performs a blessing on Friday to an empty St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Four people there have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis performs a blessing on Friday to an empty St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Four people there have been confirmed to have the coronavirus. March 27, 2020 (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis prepares to give the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the facade of the church. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis prepares to give the Urbi et orbi blessing after presiding over a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter's Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the facade of the church. (Photo: Vatican Media/AFP via Getty Images)
Pope Francis presided over a moment of prayer on the sagrato, accompanied only by one other priest and television crews broadcasting his message to Italy and the rest of the world. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis presided over a moment of prayer on the sagrato, accompanied only by one other priest and television crews broadcasting his message to Italy and the rest of the world. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis walked alone up the stairs to St Peter's Basilica to deliver the extraordinary 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis walked alone up the stairs to St Peter's Basilica to deliver the extraordinary 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. (AFP/File)
Pope Francis during a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church, to be concluded with the Pope giving the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, on March 27, at the Vatican. YARA NARDI / AFP
Pope Francis during a moment of prayer on the sagrato of St Peter’s Basilica, the platform at the top of the steps immediately in front of the façade of the Church, to be concluded with the Pope giving the Urbi et Orbi Blessing, on March 27, at the Vatican. YARA NARDI / AFP
The Pope in a final moment of prayer after delivering the blessing from Rome to the Rest of the World. (AFP/File)
The Pope in a final moment of prayer after delivering the blessing from Rome to the Rest of the World. (AFP/File)
An aerial view of the Pope outside the Vatican, Rome giving the unusual 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He can seen here on an illuminated sheltered podium outside the entrance to the Vatican but St Peter's Square remained deserted due to lockdown. (AFP/File)
An aerial view of the Pope outside the Vatican, Rome giving the unusual 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing. He can seen here on an illuminated sheltered podium outside the entrance to the Vatican but St Peter's Square remained deserted due to lockdown. (AFP/File)
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