Bartholomew is the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and has led the Eastern Orthodox Church since 22 October 1991. He is the longest-serving Ecumenical Patriarch in history and is regarded as the highest spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church worldwide, actively promoting peace and interfaith dialogue.

Archbishop of Kraków, historian and theologian, author of the books Celibacy, The Scandal of Mercy, and others, actively engaged in ecumenical dialogue. In 2025, he participated in the renewal of the European Ecumenical Charter. He actively promotes a synodal Church, emphasizing the participation, responsibility, and sense of community among the faithful. Ryś is one of the most prominent advocates of Christian–Jewish dialogue in Poland, consistently speaking about historical memory and repentance. As a pastor and cardinal, he strives for a Church that is close to people, sensitive to human weakness, and open to the challenges of the modern world.

In his youth, John was involved in a life of crime, until he suddenly encountered God and His mercy – a mercy he now testifies to millions of people around the world. Today, he is fully devoted to evangelisation, working with at-risk youth to inspire them to break free from violence, fear, and destructive life patterns. His testimony became a bestseller: "From Gangland To The Promised Land."

Martin Igwe Uzoukwu is a bishop of the Catholic Church in Nigeria who actively strengthens the faithful in challenging circumstances and promotes peace in regions affected by unrest. In 2002, he founded the movement Missionaries of Divine Mercy, dedicated to spreading devotion to Divine Mercy. The bishop also organises retreats and contributes to the formation of clergy throughout Africa.

A former lawyer, Anglican priest, and one of the most prominent contemporary evangelists in Europe. His name is most closely associated with the Alpha Course – a simple yet profound format for exploring Christianity, which has spread across the world and is today run in more than a hundred countries, across communities of various denominations. He is also widely known as the author of the Bible in One Year daily Scripture reading programme – his insights, delivered through an app and in audio format, accompany millions of people every day.

The creator and host of the Pints With Aquinas podcast. He is the author and coauthor of several books including, Does God Exist: A Socratic Dialogue on the Five Ways of Thomas Aquinas. Matt earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in philosophy from Holy Apostles College & Seminary which also awarded him an honorary doctorate. He lives in Florida, with his wife Cameron and their four kids.

A ministry helping the message of mercy spread across the world One of the leading apostles of the Divine Mercy message in Australia and Oceania, John visits parishes, gives lectures, and shares personal testimony to help people encounter God’s mercy. He leads Divine Mercy Publications / Divine Mercy Australia, an organisation dedicated to promoting the message of Divine Mercy through books and other publications.

One of the most important individuals supporting and strengthening the devotion to Divine Mercy in the Middle East. Serving as the National Secretary of Divine Mercy in Lebanon and as the Regional Coordinator for the laity in the Middle East, she fosters connections between communities, organizes local and regional congresses, collaborates with the Asian committee, and helps expand the devotion throughout the region. Through her service, she bears witness to the message of mercy in challenging circumstances and brings hope to communities facing difficulties.

A family whose daily life bears witness to hope through the strength of God’s mercy. A family from Ohio, USA, raising three sons, two of whom live with a rare genetic skin condition. Carson Kissell leads livestreamed prayers of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy on Facebook and on the YouTube channel Praying with Carson, inspiring people through his testimony of faith and hope.

The Provincial Superior of the Marian Fathers in the United States, he is one of the most prominent promoters of the Divine Mercy message in the English-speaking Catholic world. The author of the bestsellers After Suicide: There’s Hope for Them and for You and Understanding Divine Mercy, he is also the creator of the globally followed “Explaining the Faith” series and one of the most recognizable faces on the EWTN network. In his lectures, catecheses, teachings, and broadcasts, Divine Mercy is revealed not as an abstract idea, but as a real source of hope for people today.

A theologian who has been teaching at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome for more than thirty years, she is currently the chair of the Department of Moral Theology and Spiritual Theology at this University. She founded The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas, which offers lay people community life and holistic formation - intellectual, spiritual, and pastoral. She was appointed by Pope Francis as a member of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

One of the key promoters of the message of Divine Mercy in Indonesia, and the coordinator of the Divine Mercy Apostolate in Asia. Through her efforts, the message of mercy has spread across various regions of Asia, reaching different communities and becoming an important part of their life and mission. She bears witness to trust in God through her own personal life story, inviting others to become carriers of mercy in everyday life.

An Italian priest and missionary of mercy. He founded the Apostolic Brotherhood of Mercy (Fraternità Apostolica della Misericordia) and the Little House of Mercy (Piccola Casa della Misericordia) in Gela, Sicily, where a community is gathered and works of mercy and love for one's neighbour are carried out – particularly for those facing various hardships in life: the homeless, the hungry, the poor, and the sick. Fr. Pasqualino di Dio is also the President of the National Coordinating Committee "Misericordia Italia" and a diocesan exorcist.

One of the most prominent theologians of the contemporary Church, combining academic thought with pastoral practice. Former Rector of the Pontifical Lateran University, he led the Pontifical Academy for Life from 2008 onward, and today, serving as Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, he actively shapes the direction of the new evangelization in the modern world.

A Catholic priest and one of the most prominent voices of a contemporary vision for parish renewal. He is the founder of the Divine Renovation Ministry, which calls parishes to become vibrant, evangelising communities centred on discipleship and mission. Mallon is the bestselling author of Divine Renovation and other books, a conference speaker and teacher who offers not merely theoretical knowledge, but a concrete path for how a parish can become a place where faith is born and mission-ready Christians are formed.

A global leader in the fight against human trafficking, advocating for the most vulnerable. Internationally recognised leader in combating human trafficking, Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE), former first Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner for the United Kingdom, and co-founder and Senior Adviser of the Santa Marta Group, an initiative dedicated to ending human trafficking and modern slavery.

President of Caritas Ukraine, one of the largest NGO networks in the country responding to the humanitarian crisis during the war. Although born and raised in the United States to Ukrainian immigrant parents, she has dedicated her professional life to Ukraine. Her work is closely linked to strengthening solidarity, social support, and the long-term recovery of Ukrainian society after the war.

A Scottish judge working in the fields of domestic violence and criminal justice. She has contributed to the establishment of specialised courts and to the development of alternatives to imprisonment. She actively supports reintegration and a justice system oriented towards human restoration and recovery.

A Scottish judge actively engaged in social initiatives. He works with the organizations Families Outside and Howard League Scotland, contributing to reforms within the criminal justice system, particularly in the protection of children and vulnerable persons. He is known for promoting a humane approach to justice.

On the final evening of the World Apostolic Mercy Congress, a concert by the Vilnius St. Johns’ Church gospel choir “GospelJonai” will take place. Led by Kristina Žaldokaitė, this ensemble has been spreading vibrant, pulsating gospel music for seventeen years—music that uplifts, unites, and carries a living faith. This evening will invite everyone, through music and fellowship, to joyfully thank God for all the gifts received during the congress.

A bridge of dialogue and mercy in the Mediterranean region. Theologian, Director of the Catholic Institute of the Mediterranean in Marseille, former Secretary General of the World Apostolic Congresses on Mercy, and former Rector of the Shrine of St. John Mary Vianney in Ars. At the heart of all Fr. Patrice's activities is the message of Divine Mercy – a subject he reflects on and speaks about extensively. Since the inception of the World Congresses of Divine Mercy, he has served as the General Secretary of these events.