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| As a first blessing, given as a newly elected Pope |
| For the Nativity of the Lord |
| For Easter Sunday |
| All three occasions |
Your answer was: All three occasions. |
Answer: The Urbi et Orbi address and blessing is the most solemn form of blessing in the Catholic Church. It is a Papal blessing reserved for the most solemn occasions, usually as the first blessing of a newly elected Pope, the celebration of the Nativity of the Lord, and at Easter Sunday celebration. It is an "Extraordinary Blessing" given by the Pope to the city of Rome and to the world in general. It includes reparation for the result of repented sins to those who are repentant and truly contrite (an Indulgence). It can be also given at other special times, as the Pope sees fitting. Historically the Urbi et Orbi blessing dates back to Roman times. It differs from other blessings given by the Pope, such as the regular Sunday Papal blessings, which are intended for those who are immediately present, just as is the blessing given by Catholic priests during a local parish Mass.  Pope John Paul I - Giving Blessing Scott # 644 (1978) Reference "Urbi et Orbi" Wikipedia Acknowlegement Thank you Father Charles Hough III, who helped with this question. (Fr. Hough is a local parish priest who often celebrates mass at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Katy Texas. He is also avid reader of the VPS Daily Questions / Emails.) |
