Join WACOM in Vilnius
Join the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in Vilnius, June 7–12, 2026.Together, let’s build a City of Mercy!
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News
2026-02-03
Extended registration for the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy
Registration for the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy 2026, which will take place in Vilnius on June 7–12, has been extended until April 1. This extension provides an additional opportunity for the faithful and all interested individuals to join this exceptional international event. Read More
2026-01-27
Why the world needs mercy now: U.S.-born archbishop explains
As Vilnius prepares to host the Sixth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM 6) from June 7–12, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, president of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, touched upon how the virtue of mercy helps societies understand justice and respond to those suffering. “A culture Read More
2026-01-16
Building a City of Mercy: Archbishop Gintaras Grušas to the Faithful
I invite the entire Archdiocese to embark on a shared pilgrimage – to build a City of Mercy. This is not merely a beautiful metaphor or slogan. It is our calling – to witness to God’s mercy through our lives, relationships, and communities in such a way that mercy becomes the face of our city, our country, and of each one of us. Read More
Program
About
The World Apostolic Congresses of Mercy (WACOM) attract thousands of participants from all over the world to proclaim and witness Divine Mercy – His message of infinite love and hope for individuals and the world. Attendees listen to testimonials, participate in lectures, cultural events, Holy Mass, and will also have time for prayer, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and missions.
The World Apostolic Congress of Mercy, which takes place every three years in a different country, has been held in Rome, Italy (2008), Krakow, Poland (2011), Bogota, Colombia (2014), Manila, Philippines (2017), and Apia, Samoa (2023). The 6th WACOM will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, from June 7th to June 12th, 2026.
The Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas extends his personal invitation, „Let’s meet at the Congress in Vilnius – the city chosen by God so that through Saint Faustina and Blessed Michael Sopocko the world would be reminded of His Mercy.“
Vilnius - City of Mercy
The spirit of mercy has been alive in Vilnius for centuries. The city has endured famine, plague, floods, fires, and wars. Throughout these times, it was home to numerous monastic communities that for generations cultivated works of charity – caring for the sick, sheltering orphans, helping the poor, and burying the abandoned dead. Though some of these communities no longer exist, the skyline of Vilnius is still crowned with a multitude of church towers – silent witnesses to a deep-rooted devotion and steadfast faith that endured even the darkest of times.
Vilnius is the city where God, through St. Faustina Kowalska and Blessed Fr. Michał Sopoćko, reminded the world of His essential attribute — mercy. In 1934, on the Saviour Hill, the first image of the Merciful Jesus was painted according to the saint’s visions. A year later, in her cell at Vilnius convent, Jesus dictated to her the prayer of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy. From here, this devotion spread throughout the entire world.
Today Vilnius invites you to experience your own pilgrimage story. Begin planning your journey – explore Vilnius pilgrimage routes, admire the church towers, and discover other sacred landmarks.
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Contacts
For Registration and Participant information:
+370 677 39200
registration@wacomvilnius.org
For Media Inquiries:
+370 611 14325
media@wacomvilnius.org
Address of the Organizing Committee:
Šventaragio g. 4, LT-01122 Vilnius, Lithuania
Event venue address:
Rasų g. 6, LT-01300 Vilnius, Lithuania
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