Pope Francis Offers Easter Urbi at Orbi Blessing

"On the morning of Easter Sunday 2023, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St. Peter's Square before delivering his Urbi et Orbi message and blessing from the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica before an estimated 100,000 people.

"'Urbi et Orbi' means 'To the City [of Rome] and to the World.' It is a special apostolic blessing given by the pope every year on Easter Sunday, Christmas, and other special occasions."

Text of the Pope's message:

Catholic News Agency: Full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing for Easter 2023 (9 APR 23)

Media reports:

Vatican News: Pope at Easter Urbi et Orbi: Christ is truly risen, hope is reborn for all! (9 APR 23)

Vatican News: Easter Sunday - "Urbi et Orbi" Blessing (9 APR 23)

National Catholic Register: Pope Francis on Easter 2023: 'The Most Important and Beautiful Day of History' (9 APR 23)