Divine Mercy
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Philippines makes history as first nation to consecrate itself to divine mercy
This is the first time in history an entire nation will be consecrated to Jesus through divine mercy. Read more
Pope John Paul II declared Divine Mercy Sunday a feast 25 years ago
On Aug. 17, 2002, St. John Paul II entrusted the world to divine mercy as he consecrated the International Shrine... Read more
Pope Francis in Sunday Angelus: Jesus heals our wounds so we can love others
The Holy Father expressed his heartfelt thanks to all who reflect the “image of the Savior” and work as “instruments... Read more
10 quotes on suffering and humility from the diary of St. Faustina Kowalska
On Oct. 5 Catholics around the world celebrate the feast of St. Faustina Kowalska, the polish nun who received the... Read more
5 reasons to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Divine Mercy Chaplet is a pious practice revealed to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska by Jesus himself that has spread... Read more
16 insights from St. John Paul II on divine mercy
Pope John Paul II made teaching and spreading Divine Mercy a keystone of his pontificate. Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2024: How to obtain a plenary indulgence
St. John Paul II and St. Maria Faustina Kowalska both became saints, and they were both instrumental in the institution... Read more
Divine Mercy novena begins on Good Friday
The Divine Mercy novena can be said at any time of the year, but it is especially said over the... Read more
7 things you need to know about St. Faustina and her vision of hell
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska of the Blessed Sacrament was born in Poland as Helena Kowalska on Aug. 25, 1905. She... Read more
Pope Francis: Forgiveness is the cure that heals ‘the poisons of resentment’
In his Angelus, the pope said forgiving is “not a good deed that we can choose to do or not... Read more
Read the message for Divine Mercy Sunday that Pope John Paul II wrote just before he died
A message by Pope John Paul II for Divine Mercy Sunday, written prior to his death, was read at the... Read more
42 years after a miracle at St. Faustina’s shrine, this couple’s trust in Divine Mercy is going strong
After Maureen Digan’s healing was accepted as the miracle for St. Faustina’s beatification, the Digan family has remained close to... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Thousands expected at national shrine Mass, airing on EWTN
EWTN will air live coverage of the Sunday Mass at the shrine beginning at noon EST. Bishop Bernard Shlesinger of... Read more
Catholics in Poland and around the world pray Divine Mercy Chaplet to end war
On Wednesday, Catholics recited the Divine Mercy Chaplet in the streets of 173 cities in Poland and 44 localities worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope in more than 700 years to open the Holy Door in L’Aquila
During a trip to the Italian city of L’Aquila, Pope Francis participated in a centuries-old tradition established by Pope Celestine... Read more
Killing the innocent by abortion is not mercy, says Chilean cardinal
During his homily at the Mass for the blessing of the foundation stone for the Divine Mercy Shrine in Santiago... Read more
Mercy mission: every encounter with Dennis Schroeder includes a reminder of Jesus' love
Dennis Schroeder’s home is filled with things he loves. More mounted deer heads than you can count on your hands.... Read more
The original Image of Divine Mercy: It's not where you might think
Among Catholic devotions, the Divine Mercy message is well-known: the iconic image of Christ, with rays of red and white... Read more
St. Faustina relic given to Catholic basilica hit by Croatia earthquake
A Catholic basilica in one of the towns most-damaged by an earthquake in Croatia last December recently received a relic... Read more
Cardinal Bo: 'We need the light of God’s mercy in Myanmar'
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo has urged Catholics in Burma to share God’s mercy amid the suffering caused by the military... Read more
