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2026-05-06

11 Things Worth Knowing Before Coming to Vilnius

We invite you not just to visit Vilnius, but to truly immerse yourself in everything the city has to offer. The World Apostolic Congress on Mercy will be a unique opportunity to discover not only the message of Divine Mercy, but also the city of Vilnius itself: where the paths of Blessed Fr. Michał Read More

2026-05-06

Be part of the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in Vilnius

Registration for the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy closes in less than one month. Secure your place today and choose the ticket option that suits you best: full event pass, a one-day pass, or group registration. This is a unique opportunity in Lithuania to encounter some of the most influential Read More

2026-04-22

Youth Festival “DIVE INTO DIVINE”

On June 6th, the eve of the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy, young people from Lithuania and all around the world are invited to gather in Vilnius for the youth festival “Dive into Divine.” This one-day event offers a space to discover, encounter and celebrate Divine Mercy. DISCOVER… Read More

2026-04-13

Homily of Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, Divine Mercy Sunday

Dear brothers and sisters, Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday - a day on which the full beauty and power of the mystery of Easter is revealed. The Resurrection is not only a joyful message about life after death. It is God’s response to human sin, to our weakness, to our wounds. It is the victor… Read More

2026-03-27

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 May 22, or while spots are still available. This extension provides an additional opportunity for the faithful and all interested individuals to join this exceptional i… Read More

2026-03-07

Archbishop Gintaras Grušas invites you to the congress in Vilnius

Archbishop of Vilnius Gintaras Grušas invites everyone to attend the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy, which will be held in Vilnius on June 7–12. Vilnius is the city from which, through Saint Faustina, the message of Divine Mercy was entrusted to the world. This summer, believers from various coun… 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

2025-11-14

Crossing the Gates of Dawn: The Road to the City of Mercy

You might say that the gate with the image of the Mother of Mercy symbolically obliges the city to be the capital of mercy. As you walk through the gate, the Mother of Mercy welcomes you and accompanies you. She looks upon you with mercy and calls you to share that mercy with others. Read More

2025-10-14

World Apostolic Congress on Mercy 2026 in Vilnius

Join us in Vilnius, the City of Mercy, from 7 to 12 June 2026! For six summer days, Vilnius will become a global centre of mercy: a place where every encounter, prayer, and action will be imbued with the spirit of mercy. Thousands of participants from around the world will gather to pray together, share testimonies of faith, praise God, and encounter His Divine Mercy. Read More

2025-09-20

The house where Jesus spoke to St. Faustina

In Vilnius, on the territory of the former Antakalnis Children's Home, stands a wooden house. It attracts visitors from various countries of the world every year: Poland, JAV, France, Chile, Indonesia, New Zealand. It was here that 90 years ago something happened that unites millions of people around the world every day today – in this house, Jesus dictated the Chaplet of Mercy prayer to Sister Faustina Kowalska. Read More