Urbi et orbi

Urbi et Orbi ( Latin : for the city ( Rome ) and the world) is the traditional blessing of the pope with Christmas and Easter and special occasions (for example, immediately after a new pope is elected, or in a Holy Year ), pronounce from the balcony of St. Peter's in Rome, at 12 noon. Formally, it is a apostolic blessing (or papal blessing).

Usually this blessing is accompanied by an extensive greeting, a detailed discussion of problems and notice to improve different things.

The term indicates that the origin of the central authority of the Roman Catholic Church act or decision for the whole world is valid. People since the 30s of the 20th century directly to the radio or listen (since the 50s ) to the television watching, also received the pontifical blessing and the corresponding absolution . When John Paul II in his last days of life could no longer speak, there was commotion on the validity of the blessing. But once the pope intends to bless the apostolic blessing valid, even though he is not understood.

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Sancti Apostoli Peter et Paul, the quorum potestate et auctoritate confidimus, ipsi intercedant pro nobis ad Dominum.

("May the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, whose power and authority we trust herself to us pray to the Lord. ")
 * Amen.

Precibus meritis beatae et Mariae Virginis semper, beati Michaelis Archangeli, beati Ioannis Baptistæ et sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli et omnium sanctorum misereatur Vestri omnipotens Deus et dimissis omnibus peccatis Vestris, perducat fox Iesus Christ ad vitam aeternam.

("Through the prayers and merits of the Blessed Virgin Mary, of St. Archangel Michael , St. John the Baptist , and the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul and all the saints , may the almighty God have mercy on you, all your sins forgiven , and may Jesus Christ lead you to eternal life . ")
 * Amen.

Indulgentiam, absolutionem et omnium remissionem peccatorum vestrorum, spatium verae et fructuosae pænitentiæ, cor et semper pænitens emendationem vitae gratiam et Spiritus Sancti consulationem et finalem perseverantiam in bonis operibus, tribuat vobis et omnipotens misericors Dominus.

("May the merciful Lord forgiveness, pardon and forgiveness of all your sins, the space of a true and fruitful penance, an always repentant heart and amendment of life, the grace and wisdom of the Holy Spirit and final perseverance in good works give . ")
 * Amen.

Et Benedictio Dei omnipotentis: Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti descendat super vos et semper maneat.

(And may the blessing of Almighty God: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit descend upon you and remain there forever. ")
 * Amen.