Live Stream of Urbi et Orbi Blessing from St. Peter Square 1 pm Friday

Live Stream of Urbi et Orbi Blessing from St. Peter Square 1 pm Friday

Posted on March 26, 2020 in: News, Lent

All the faithful are invited to join Pope Francis on Friday, March 27 for a special Urbi et Orbi blessing. The prayer and blessing will be broadcast by Vatican News at 6pm Rome time, 1pm EDT, 12pm CDT, 11am MDT, and 10am PDT. The Holy Father will grant to all who participate in the livestream a Plenary Indulgence before imparting the Urbi et Orbi Blessing.

Click here for the Live Stream from Vatican News

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