It is considered one of the most overwhelming moments of his pontificate. On March 27, 2020, in the midst of the global health crisis and with the entire world confined by the Covid-19 pandemic, Pope Francis imparted this 'Urbi et Orbi' blessing in the rain and practically alone, without the physical presence of the faithful in St. Peter's Square.
POPE FRANCIS
In this world of ours, which You love more than us, we have gone full speed ahead, feeling strong and capable in everything. Eager for gain, we let ourselves be absorbed by things and dazed by haste. FLASH We went on undeterred, thinking we would always remain healthy in a sick world. Now, as we stand in rough seas, we implore you, “Wake up Lord!”
Then came one of the highlights.¡
In this way, the Pope tried to express the Church's closeness to a world suffering from isolation and loss of family members due to the impact of the pandemic and uncertainty about the future.
JH
