Pray with Pope Francis
Join him for a Special Blessing for the World this Friday
Friday, March 27, 1:00PM EST
A Special Urbi et Orbi Blessing
Pope Francis announced that This Friday, 27 March, he will preside 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 façade of the Church. “I invite everyone to participate spiritually through the means of communication”, he said.
The ceremony will consist in readings from the Scriptures, prayers, and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament; and will conclude with Pope Francis giving the Urbi et orbi Blessing. The blessing “to the City [of Rome] and to the World” is normally only given on Christmas and Easter.
The moment of prayer on Friday will be broadcast live from the Vatican, beginning at 6:00 PM Rome time which is 1:00 PM EST in New York. To view Pope Francis' prayer live go to: https://aleteia.org/2020/03/25/join-pope-francis-in-prayer-march-27-at-6-pm-1-pm-est-here/ at 1:00PM EST.