Urbi et Orbi from Rome
Pope Francis will preside over an extraordinary global celebration of prayer on today Friday, 27th March at 5pm (Irish time) in Rome. It will take place on the sagrato of St. Peter’s Basilica. The ceremony will consist of readings from the Scriptures, Prayer of Supplication and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & will conclude with Pope Francis giving his Urbi et Orbi blessing to the city of Rome and to the World. During this prayer ceremony the Pope will grant to participants all over the world a plenary indulgence in the context of the Coronavirus. The Blessing can be received on RTE News Now Channel (Saorview Channel 21) and on the RTE News Now App.
This global celebration is also available online to your phone or computer at the Vatican You Tube Channel. This channel continues to stream the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis each day, the Angelus and other moments of prayer.
It is available at www.youtube.com/watch?