A special Vigil

On Saturday evening, April 2, 2016, beginning at 6:00pm local time, the Holy Father will preside over a Vigil of Prayer with all those who are gathered in Rome for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday.  This Vigil will take place in Saint Peter's Square.

In anticipation of the Vigil, a booklet outlining the liturgy that will be celebrated on that evening has been published today by the Vatican's Office for Liturgical Celebrations.

Also, on Sunday morning, April 3, 2016, the Second Sunday of Easter, otherwise known as Divine Mercy Sunday, His Holiness will preside over the Eucharistic Celebration which will take place in Saint Peter's Square beginning at 10:30 local time.

More details about that Eucharistic celebration, including the text of the Pope's homily will be published on that date.