Pope Francis To Give A Special Urbi Et Orbi Blessing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis announced Sunday that he will give an extraordinary Urbi et Orbi blessing this week with the opportunity for Catholics to receive a plenary indulgence by tuning in via media.

“This Friday, March 27 at 6 p.m., I will preside over a moment of prayer outside of St. Peter’s Basilica with the...