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After doling out the Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2025, Pope Francis faced a series of significant events.
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With his recent bout of bilateral pneumonia behind him, Francis made a brief appearance in a wheelchair. But that didn't stop him from greeting the crowd with a cheerful "Happy Easter" before Archbishop Diego Ravelli read the full message aloud. This display of resilience was followed by his typical pastoral outreach, as he reached out to the pilgrims from the popemobile [4][5].
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Earlier that morning, Pope Francis had a private meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Casa Santa Marta, according to the Holy See Press Office [5].
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Though not an immediate subsequent event, the message itself stressed the need for resolution in hotspots like Gaza, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and the Sahel region. The Pope also called for global disarmament and prisoner releases, powerful messages that dominated his blessing [3][5].
Meanwhile, other notable activities took place. Mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis at the Osaka Expo's Vatican Pavilion, while tens of thousands filed into St. Peter's Basilica for a chance to bid farewell [1]. The Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, even hosted a memorial Mass for the Pope [2]. The world continues to mourn and reflect on the impact of this beloved leader.
## Enrichment Data Incorporated:Following Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2025, notable events include:- Physical presence and delivery method: Despite recovering from bilateral pneumonia and arriving in a wheelchair, Pope Francis briefly greeted the crowd with "Brothers and sisters, Happy Easter" before Archbishop Diego Ravelli read the full message aloud[4][5]. This reflected both his resilience and ongoing health challenges.- Popemobile appearance: After the blessing, Francis engaged with pilgrims by greeting them from the popemobile, showcasing his customary pastoral outreach[5].- Private meeting with U.S. Vice President: Earlier that morning, Pope Francis held a private meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Casa Santa Marta, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office[5].- Global peace appeals: While not a direct subsequent event, the message itself emphasized urgent calls for conflict resolution in Gaza, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sudan, and the Sahel region, alongside demands for global disarmament and prisoner releases[3][5]. These appeals dominated the content of the blessing.
- The international impact of Pope Francis was evident as mourners paid their respects to him at the Osaka Expo's Vatican Pavilion and tens of thousands filed into St. Peter's Basilica.
- The Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul, South Korea, hosted a memorial Mass for Pope Francis, reflecting the global mourning for this beloved leader.
- In an exclusive meeting, Pope Francis met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at Casa Santa Marta.
- Education and culture were intertwined in the Urbi et Orbi blessing as the Pope called for global disarmament and prisoner releases, messages that dominated his speech.
- Entertainment and celebrity continued to play a part in the Pope's life even on a serious day like Easter, with his brief appearance in a wheelchair making news headlines.
- During the interview, Pope Francis showed immense resilience, delivering his "Happy Easter" message to the crowd from a wheelchair.
