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Reminder: ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing today — Pray with Pope Francis at 1 p.m.

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Standing in the window of the library of the Apostolic Palace overlooking an empty St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis blesses the city of Rome March 15, 2020, still under lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters)

Pope Francis said he will grant a plenary indulgence to the faithful who watch or listen to his extraordinary blessing “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 6 p.m. Rome time March 27. (1 p.m. EST)

Special indulgences have also been granted to those suffering from COVID-19, their caregivers, friends and family and those who help them with their prayers.

Watch and pray here:

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-03/pope-prayer-friday-urbietorbi-plenary-indulgence.html