Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica
at 12:00 p.m.
Message From Pope Leo XIV Easter Sunday – Resurrection of the Lord – “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing, 2026
The Urbi et Orbi (“to the city and to the world”) Easter message is delivered by the Pope—such as Pope Leo XIV—as a solemn blessing and an expression of hope extended to all people, not solely Catholics, but to the entire world.
During Easter, this message assumes particular significance as it proclaims the victory of Jesus Christ over sin and death through His suffering, crucifixion, and resurrection.
For Catholics, it serves as a call to peace, reconciliation, and renewal: a reminder that, through Christ’s sacrifice, humanity is offered forgiveness of sins and the promise of salvation.
The Pope also takes this occasion to encourage nations and individuals to move away from conflict, to seek healing and reconciliation, and to embrace God’s mercy.
This reinforces the Catholic Church’s belief that Christ’s resurrection paves the way for eternal life and the restoration of the relationship between humanity and God.