Extraordinary Papal 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 (12pm Central) March 27.

• Watch the Pope's blessing from the Vatican's YouTube channel

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.


More information:

• Learn more at The Catholic Spirit
• Watch the Archbishop's video invitation
• What is a plenary indulgence and how do I get one?

• Tune in to Relevant Radio 1330am
• The blessing will be broadcast on EWTN (Comcast ch. 291) at noon, then rebroadcast at 7 p.m. Friday and 4 a.m. Saturday.