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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Answers by country
hear and know
by word and by heart
to everyone and to all
to the city and the world
answers
Belgium
69
Poland
3207
Germany
1016
Austria
160
Italy
369
the Netherlands
42
Australia
22
France
37
the United Kingdom
121
Canada
26
Spain
25
Switzerland
50
India
33
the United States
137
Russia
136
Portugal
26
Belarus
21
Ukraine
53
Brazil
70
Nigeria
24