Join Pope Francis and Cardinal Gregory

This Friday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord, Pope Francis and the bishops of the world will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, praying "that war may end and peace spread throughout the world." The Holy Father will lead the Act of Consecration in St. Peter's Square during a Celebration of Penance at 5:00 PM Rome time, 12:00 PM EST.

His Eminence, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, will celebrate a special Mass at 12:00 Noon in the Great Upper Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. to join Pope Francis in this Act of Consecration. The Mass will be open to the public and livestreamed on the National Shrine’s website.

The text of the prayer of consecration can be downloaded here. Please join us in praying from home! For a helpful explanation of the significance of consecrating Russia to Mary's Immaculate Heart, consider reading this article from The Pillar.