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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

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