Year of Mercy

Year of Mercy - Pope's Message
Pope Francis presided over a penance service in St. Peter's Basilica on Friday afternoon, during which he announced an extraordinary Jubilee dedicated to Divine Mercy. Below, please find Vatican Radio's English translation of the Holy Father's homily, in which he made the announcement.. More +

Easter - Pope's Message
Love has triumphed over hatred, life has conquered death, light has dispelled the darkness! Out of love for us, Jesus Christ stripped himself of his divine glory, emptied himself, took on the form of a slave and humbled himself even to death, death on a cross. For this reason God exalted.. More +

Good Friday and Easter - Archbishop's Message
Good Friday is a very sacred day for Christians as they commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. The day is observed with fast, abstinence, silence and sacred worship. And, therefore, everyone should respect the religious sentiments of the Christian Community. If the administrative, legislative.. More +

Easter - President ACECI Message
Let me begin with a story. It is a story of a loving father and his darling son. I believe that it is a true life-story. This touching story is that of a Russian Mr. Alfred and his only son, Greg. As a dashing youth Greg enrolled in the army. After two years Mr. Alfred received a letter from the commanding officer of Greg.. More +

Reflection - Easter and Divine Mercy
Mercy in the midst of tragedy: The news is filled with illustrations of mercy—or the need for mercy—in our world. One of the most moving stories came to us on October 6, 2006, when an armed man entered an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. He chased out the little boys and lined up the 10.. More +