Pope Francis greets the crowd before delivering his Easter blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 20, 2025.

11. While we await the dawn of Easter, may the blessings of Holy Saturday fill you with strength, peace, and a deep, unwavering faith in the power of God’s love and redemption.

(CNN) — Pope Francis gave the traditional Easter blessing on Sunday, appearing from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in front of delighted crowds in what marks his highest-profile ...

Pope Francis bestowed the Urbi et Orbi blessing at the end of the Easter mass presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri. AP “I know you have not been feeling great but it’s good to see you in ...

A weakened Pope Francis, still recovering after suffering a bout of double pneumonia, delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi (To the City and to the World) blessing to tens of thousands of ...