Pope`s blessing in empty St Peter`s Square watched by 11m on TV
(The Guardian Italy)

Hour-long address came as Italy said 969 people had died from Covid-19 in 24 hoursCoronavirus - latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageMore than 11 million people tuned in to watch Pope Francis deliver a blessing in an empty Saint Peter´s Square, television bosses have said, as the Italian prime minister, Giuseppe Conte, said the EU risked losing its purpose.The pope´s blessing, Urbi et Orbi (To the city and the world)is usually reserved for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday, with thousands flocking to take part. What is Covid-19? Continue reading...