What is the meaning of “Urbi et Orbi”, a standard opening of the pope’s blessings?
hear and know
by word and by heart
to everyone and to all
to the city and the world
“Urbi et Orbi” means literally “To the city (meaning Rome) and the circle (meaning the world outside)”.
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hear and know
by word and by heart
to everyone and to all
to the city and the world
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Belgium
69
Poland
3204
Germany
1015
Austria
159
Italy
368
the Netherlands
42
Australia
22
France
37
the United Kingdom
121
Canada
26
Spain
25
Switzerland
50
India
33
Russia
136
the United States
135
Portugal
26
Belarus
21
Ukraine
53
Brazil
70
Nigeria
24