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  • 4th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy September 26-28, 2018
  • 5th World Apostolic Congress on Mercy May 20-26, 2023
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  • The 2nd World Apostolic Congress on Mercy
  • The 3rd AACOM, Oct. 14-16, 2015, Medan, Indonesia
  • The 3rd World Apostolic Congress on Mercy
  • The 4th AACOM, Sept. 26-28, 2018, Penang, Malaysia
  • The 5th AACOM, Oct. 14-19, 2024, Cebu, Philippines
  • Third North American Congress on Mercy — November 15-17, 2024
  • With the world watching, Pope Benedict echoed the words of Pope John Paul II and urged the world to trust in Jesus live the message of Divine Mercy.
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    An estimated 40,000 people attended the opening Mass in St. Peter's Square.
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    Pope Benedict XVI, during Holy Mass on April 2.
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    Following the opening Mass, Pope Benedict XVI greets the crowd.
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    Father Prince Adelaayitar of Ghana captures the moment during the opening procession on April 2.
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    The spirit of Pope John Paul II was present during Mass. The Mass was held on the third anniversary of the death of the "Great Mercy Pope."
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    Father Michael Callea, MIC, right, is a coordinator for the Marian's Congress pilgrimage.
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    The Mass drew cardinals, bishops, priests and other religious from around the world.
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    Media from around the world covered the Congress' opening Mass.
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    Devotees of Divine Mercy were well represented.
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    By the time Pope Benedict delivered his homily, there was no mistaking that Divine Mercy would be the focus of the congress. During talks on Wednesday, the image of Divine Mercy was front and center.
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    Father Kaz Chwalek, MIC, leads the Marians' pilgrimage through the streets of Rome on Wednesday, April 2.
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    Following the opening Mass, Cardinal Schonborn of Austria, Cardinal Ruini of Italy, and Cardinal Dziwisz of Poland welcome pilgrims from around the world at the Basilica San Giovanni in Laterano.
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    In his talk on the opening day of the congress, Cardinal Schonborn of Austria said that Divine Mercy "expresses the particular nature of God. Mercy is the light that God has given to us through baptism. We should never let this light be put out."
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    A Congress attendee poses for a picture beside the image of The Divine Mercy.
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