Pope Francis’ Easter Sunday Holy Mass, Urbi et Orbi blessing: times and how to watch online
Pope Francis will hold Easter Sunday Holy Mass in the Vatican on Sunday, 9 April 2023, before delivering his traditional Urbi et Orbi message.
Easter Sunday, 9 April 2023: Holy Mass and Urbi et Orbi blessing
The 2023 Holy Week celebrations in the Vatican will see Pope Francis hold the Easter Sunday Holy Mass before delivering his traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing.
Easter Sunday Holy Mass
The service will take place in St Peter’s Square at 10 am CEST.
What time is Easter Sunday Holy Mass in the United States?
In the US, the Easter Sunday Holy Mass will begin at 4 am ET or 1 am PT. In the UK, the event will get going at 9 am (BST).
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing
Pope Francis will offer his Urbi et Orbi message from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at 12 noon CEST.
What time is the Urbi et Orbi blessing in the United States?
In the US, the blessing is at 6 am ET and 3 am PT.
Watch the Easter Sunday 2023 events online
The Vatican News YouTube channel will have live video of both the Easter Sunday Holy Mass and the Urbi et Orbi messsage: