The term 'Urbi et Orbi' ('to the City and to the World'), a standard opening of Roman proclamations is now used to denote whose address?
Urbi et Orbi later Popes gave such special-occasion blessings from the balcony of the Quirinal Palace, which was then the papal residence. After the occupation, Pope Pius IX considered himself a "prisoner in the Vatican" and in protest ceased to give the blessing. The practice was later resumed, though in a more limited manner, following the resolution of the so-called "Roman Question" (i.e., the legal relationship between the Holy See and the Italian government). The term "Urbi et Orbi" evolved from the consciousness of the ancient Roman Empire. In fact it should be expressed by the Pope as the bishop of Rome ("urbs"
Urbi et Orbi Urbi et Orbi Urbi et Orbi ("to the City [of Rome] and to the World") denotes a papal address and apostolic blessing given to the city of Rome and to the entire world by the Roman pontiff on certain solemn occasions. The "Urbi et Orbi" address and blessing are given each Easter and Christmas from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome, at noontime, and are broadcast worldwide through the European Broadcasting Union and other linkups. The address concludes with greetings in many languages in relation to the feast celebrated. The Roman Catholic Church grants a plenary indulgence