urbi et orbi 2020 text

(Italian) May these, the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters living in the cities and peripheries of every part of the world, not be abandoned. (Tigrinya) (Korean) Full text from Pope Francis’ homily for the special ‘Urbi et Orbi’ blessing. The European Union is presently facing an epochal challenge, on which will depend not only its future but that of the whole world. We want to ban these words forever. (Croatian) Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! They had not stopped believing in him; in fact, they called on him. I encourage political leaders to work actively for the common good, to provide the means and resources needed to enable everyone to lead a dignified life and, when circumstances allow, to assist them in resuming their normal daily activities. (Tamil) (Amharic) May he warm the hearts of the many refugees displaced because of wars, drought and famine. Credit: Vatican Media/CNA.

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May he warm the hearts of the many refugees displaced because of wars, drought and famine. It is the contagion of hope: “Christ, my hope, is risen!” This is no magic formula that makes problems vanish. May the Lord of life welcome the departed into his kingdom and grant comfort and hope to those still suffering, especially the elderly and those who are alone. (Hindi) Kathleen N. Hattrup | Mar 27, 2020 Let us turn our gaze to him that he may heal the wounds of an afflicted humanity.Today my thoughts turn in the first place to the many who have been directly affected by the coronavirus: the sick, those who have died and family members who mourn the loss of their loved ones, to whom, in some cases, they were unable even to bid a final farewell. It shows us how we have allowed to become dull and feeble the very things that nourish, sustain and strengthen our lives and our communities. Instead, it is the victory of love over the root of evil, a victory that does not “by-pass” suffering and death, but passes through them, opening a path in the abyss, transforming evil into good: this is the unique hallmark of the power of God.The Risen Lord is also the Crucified One, not someone else. When he wakes up, after calming the wind and the waters, he turns to the disciples in a reproaching voice: “Why are you afraid? Have you no faith?” (v. 40).Let us try to understand. Let us not quench the wavering flame (cfEmbracing his cross means finding the courage to embrace all the hardships of the present time, abandoning for a moment our eagerness for power and possessions in order to make room for the creativity that only the Spirit is capable of inspiring. In Venezuela, may he enable concrete and immediate solutions to be reached that can permit international assistance to a population suffering from the grave political, socio- economic and health situation.Dear brothers and sisters, Indifference, self-centeredness, division and forgetfulness are not words we want to hear at this time. VATICAN CITY — Here is the full text of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi message, delivered April 12 at the Basilica of St. Peter.

The storm exposes our vulnerability and uncovers those false and superfluous certainties around which we have constructed our daily schedules, our projects, our habits and priorities. This is not a time for indifference, because the whole world is suffering and needs to be united in facing the pandemic. May these, the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters living in the cities and peripheries of every part of the world, not be abandoned. Our gratitude and affection go to them, to all who work diligently to guarantee the essential services necessary for civil society, and to the law enforcement and military personnel who in many countries have helped ease people’s difficulties and sufferings.In these weeks, the lives of millions of people have suddenly changed.

May the Lord of life welcome the departed into his kingdom and grant comfort and hope to those still suffering, especially the elderly and those who are alone. Rather, may this be a time for finally ending the long war that has caused such great bloodshed in Syria, the conflict in Yemen and the hostilities in Iraq and in Lebanon.

Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Easter! (Latvian) Let us not lose the opportunity to give further proof of solidarity, also by turning to innovative solutions. (Russian) This is not a time for continuing to manufacture and deal in arms, spending vast amounts of money that ought to be used to care for others and save lives.

Instead, it is the victory of love over the root of evil, a victory that does not “by-pass” suffering and death, but passes through them, opening a path in the abyss, transforming evil into good: this is the unique hallmark of the power of God.The Risen Lord is also the Crucified One, not someone else. May the terrorist attacks carried out against so many innocent people in different African countries come to an end.This is not a time for forgetfulness. Embracing the Lord in order to embrace hope: that is the strength of faith, which frees us from fear and gives us hope. (Simplified Chinese) We have an anchor: by his cross we have been saved. (Spanish)

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