… for a world suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.
Pope Francis meditated on the calming of the storm from the Gospel of Mark during the prayer service over which he presided on the steps of St Peter’s Basilica on Friday evening of the 27 March 2020.
“It is easy to recognize ourselves in this story. What is harder to understand is Jesus’ attitude. While his disciples are quite naturally alarmed and desperate, he stands in the stern, in the part of the boat that sinks first. And what does he do? In spite of the tempest, he sleeps on soundly, trusting in the Father…”
– Pope Francis, Urbi et Orbi 27 March 2020
Read the full text and message to the world here
Click here to watch a short video-summary of the Pope’s Special Urbi et orbi blessing on March 27,
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