FILE- Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing during his last Angelus noon prayer, from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.

VATICAN CITY (AP) — For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope delivers from a window overlooking St. Peter’s ...

Is the “Mezonot” blessing sufficient? And what if there’s a thick layer of cheese? Rabbi Tahan explains: Sometimes two blessings are required – and even two concluding blessings.

After the cleaning, shopping and the Seder, we have ahead of us - the Intermediate Days, the last day of Pesach, Counting the Omer - and if you haven't yet, the blessing on trees. Moadim Lesimcha!

Here is a look at the history, meaning and memorable moments from Sunday blessings of popes past. The history of the pope’s Sunday blessing. In 1954, which he had declared a special year of ...

Here is a look at the history, meaning and memorable moments from Sunday blessings of popes past. The history of the pope’s Sunday blessing. In 1954, which he had declared a special year of ...

For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope delivers from a window overlooking St. Peter’s Square. In 1954, which ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — For thousands of Catholic pilgrims in Rome, it’s the unmissable Vatican appointment: the midday Sunday blessing the pope delivers from a window overlooking St. Peter’s ...

More recently, Francis used the Sunday blessings to call for peace, especially in Ukraine and Gaza. But he also would close his blessings with the down-to-earth phrase: “Have a good lunch.” ...