Anniversary of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi: A Global Blessing Amid the Pandemic | EWTN News Nightly
- Preacher
- Mother Angelica
- Tradition
- Roman Catholic
- Published
- Length
- 3:20
About this sermon
Five years ago today, Pope Francis delivered an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing in a nearly empty, rain-soaked St. Peter’s Square, offering hope during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 27, 2020, as the world faced lockdowns and uncertainty, the Holy Father prayed for an end to the crisis and God's mercy, stating in part, "Lord, may you bless the world, give health to our bodies and comfort our hearts. You ask us not to be afraid. Yet our faith is weak, and we are fearful. But you, Lord, will not leave us at the mercy of the storm. Tell us again: 'Do not be afraid.'" Accompanied by the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani and the miraculous crucifix of San Marcello, he reminded the world from a distance that God’s presence endures even in the darkest times. EWTN Vatican journalist Bénédicte Cedergren has more. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf
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