Pope Francis blesses St. Peter’s Square with the Blessed Sacrament during the ‘statio orbis’ prayer to end COVID-19 pandemic, Friday, March 27, 2020. (photo: Vatican Media) Kristina Millare ...

Pope Francis blessing the world with the Eucharist before an empty St. Peter’s Square at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered to be one of the most memorable moments of his pontificate.