Today at 5.00pm UK time Pope Frances stepped out into the rain and an empty St Peter's Square to lead the world in prayer and to give his papal Blessing. Usually this blessing is given at Christmas the birth of Christ, at Easter to celebrate the resurrection and when a new Pope is declared.
For a full video of the Pope's Holy Hour ending with Benediction (Papal Blessing) Urbi et orbi. For the blessing and final prayers move through to 42.00 minutes.
For a full video of the Pope's Holy Hour ending with Benediction (Papal Blessing) Urbi et orbi. For the blessing and final prayers move through to 42.00 minutes.