World Congress on Mercy in Vilnius. Leo XIV: “God never tires of showing His love”

Vilnius - Pope Leo XIV has sent a video message to the participants in the sixth edition of the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy, taking place in Vilnius from 7 to 12 June 2026. It is an international gathering bringing together pilgrims, pastors, witnesses and communities from various countries to reflect on the meaning of mercy in the life of the Church and in human history. The Pontiff greeted the participants in the congress, recalling Saint Pope John Paul II’s desire to promote the spread of the message of Divine Mercy. In his message, Leo XIV offered a special greeting to His Excellency Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, who is welcoming to his diocese pilgrims from all over the world, as well as to His Excellency Mr Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, and to His Holiness Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, who is present at the gathering. The Pope referred to the words of Saint Augustine in the Confessions, where the Bishop of Hippo entrusts his hope …