In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said he will give an extraordinary blessing — which carries with it a plenary indulgence for all who follow by television, internet or radio — “urbi et orbi” (to the city and the world) at 10 a.m. Arizona Time March 27.
The formal blessing — usually given only immediately after a new pope’s election and on Christmas and Easter — carries with it a plenary indulgence for all who follow by television, internet or radio, are sorry for their sins, recite a few prescribed prayers and promise to go to Confession and to receive the Eucharist as soon as possible.
