A Symphony of Mercy: a cry for peace and mercy for the world in memory of Pope Francis

A cry for peace and mercy for the world – this is what the great musical and religious event, Symphony of Mercy, will be about.

It is scheduled to take place simultaneously on April 26 in Krakow, the Vatican, and six continents.

The organizers received the blessing of the Holy Father last February. Now, the Symphony will also serve as an act of thanksgiving for the pontificate of Pope Francis. "This will be a Symphony for you, our dear Holy Father Francis!" say the organizers.

On six continents

The Symphony, a magnificent event that combines prayer with music, was composed by Polish composer Bartłomiej Gliniak. Using the words of St. Faustina Kowalska, it will be performed on April 26, between 5pm and 7:30 pm, on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday. The concert will take place in the vicinity of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki, the destination of pilgrimages by St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. The artists will be joining live to the Vatican and the Divine Mercy shrines on other continents: in Brazil, the USA, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Australia.

Francis' blessing

The event is organized by the Terra Divina Foundation and the John Paul II Institute for Intercultural Dialogue. In February, the organizers met with Pope Francis and received the Holy Father's signed blessing.

"It was Francis who set us in motion. He spoke about Mercy all his life. Francis! We want to thank you for setting our hearts on fire and teaching us to practice Mercy," say the organizers.

Telebridge of peace

Two hundred artists will perform the Symphony. Viewers from across the world will be able to watch the event live on television and via the internet. The organizers stress that the Symphony of Mercy is conceived as a great plea for mercy and peace in the world in the current tempestuous time.

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Source: Vatican News

Image: Symphony of Mercy