Pope Francis donates blessing: Hope for peace at Easter!
Pope Francis donates blessing: Hope for peace at Easter!
Pope Francis donated the traditional blessing "Urbi et Orbi" to the faithful on St. Peter's Square in Rome on April 20, 2025. The 88-year-old Pontifex was cheered frenetically by tens of thousands of followers. Despite his weak voice and the shortened form of his speech, participation in the act of blessing was of great importance for him. He was driven across the pitch in the open papamobile and took time to greet children while sitting on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
Franziskus, which was recently released from a 38-day hospital stay due to severe pneumonia, looked in need of help in view of his health situation. He had no oxygen hose in his nose, which was interpreted by many observers as an important sign of its stability. Immediately before the blessing, the Pope received the Catholic US Vice President JD Vance in his residence before showing himself the crowd.
Easter message and peace appell
in his Easter message, which was read by Archbishop Diego Giovanni Ravelli, Pope Francis expressed his deep concerns about the global situation, especially about the war in the Gaza Strip and the suffering of people in Palestine and Israel. He explained: "Easter means to live the transition from death" and called on all people to spread hope and joy, especially among the sick and needy.
At the celebrations, Francis asked for more effort to combat anti -Semitism and demanded peaceful solutions for the conflicts that are plagued by the world, including in particular the wars in the Middle East and in Ukraine. It was a clear appeal for unity at a time when many people have to suffer.special circumstances of the celebrations
In addition to his role in the blessing, the Pope found that an estimated one million visitors are expected in Rome this weekend, since the Catholic Church declared a holy year in 2025. Despite his sick condition, Francis was represented at all major trade fairs of cardinals, a fact that had not yet occurred in the more than ten -year term of the Pontifex.
The preparations for Easter were different from its health status than in previous years. The Pope did not take part in the traditional Wedweg procession on Good Friday, another sign of his battered state of health. Nevertheless, he tried to spread hope and to encourage people to form solidarity by praying for peace in crisis areas and supporting the needy communities.
Overall, the Pope's message remains a source of inspiration that is reminiscent of its request for humanity and belief in the resurrection. While he is on the way to recovery, his voice remains a symbol of hope in the world and for peace that embodies Easter.
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