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  2. Urbi et Orbi - Wikipedia

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    The term Urbi et Orbi evolved from the consciousness of the ancient Roman Empire.The invocation is expressed by the pope in his capacity as both the bishop of Rome (urbs = city; urbi the corresponding dative form; compare: urban) and the head of the Roman Catholic Church throughout the world (orbis = earth; orbi the corresponding dative form; compare: orbit).

  3. Apostolic blessing - Wikipedia

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    [6] [7] The blessing is imparted in place of the normal blessing at the end of Mass, using a particular formula. [8] A plenary indulgence is granted to those who devoutly receive the papal blessing when imparted by the pope himself in the Urbi et Orbi form or by their own bishop in accordance with this authorization. It is granted also to those ...

  4. Ceremonial of John XXIII - Wikipedia

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    John XXIII wore a number of tiaras from the papal collection. On formal occasions, such as giving the Urbi et Orbi blessing, he wore the traditional 1877 Palatine tiara he had been crowned with. However, on other occasions he wore the lighter and more comfortable 1922 tiara of Pope Pius XI, which he used so often that it became strongly ...

  5. 1922 papal conclave - Wikipedia

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    Ratti took the name Pius XI and immediately revived the traditional public blessing from the balcony, Urbi et Orbi ("to the city and to the world"), which his predecessors had eschewed since the loss of Rome to the Italian state in 1870. The four non-European cardinals did not participate in the conclave.

  6. Indulgence - Wikipedia

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    Receiving, even by radio or television, the blessing given by the Pope Urbi et Orbi ('to the city [of Rome] and to the world') or that which a bishop is authorized to give three times a year to the faithful of his diocese. [16] Taking part devoutly in the celebration of a day devoted on a world level to a particular religious purpose. [16]

  7. Coronation of Pope Paul VI - Wikipedia

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    The bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang, soon joined by the bells of Rome's 500 churches. Pope Paul then delivered his blessing to the city and the world, "urbi et orbi", and the crowd responded with an ovation. [3] [b] The entire liturgy lasted three hours, the coronation ceremony about four minutes. [3]

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  9. October 1978 papal conclave - Wikipedia

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    John Paul II appeared on the balcony at 7:15, and while gripping the balustrade, delivered a brief speech before his first Urbi et Orbi blessing in Italian: Praised be Jesus Christ! Dear brothers and sisters, we are still all very saddened by the death of the very dear Pope John Paul I.