On April 26, a powerful global event titled "Symphony of Mercy"  will unite voices from six continents in a shared cry for peace and mercy. Held on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday, the event will blend music and prayer in a concerted effort to respond to the world’s longing for healing and reconciliation. The event will take place simultaneously in Krakow, the Vatican, and various other global locations, including Brazil, the USA, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Australia.

The initiative, inspired by the teachings and call of Pope Francis, is both a prayerful appeal and a profound act of gratitude for his pontificate. "This will be a Symphony for you, our dear Holy Father Francis," declare the organizers. The event has been organized by the Terra Divina Foundation and the John Paul II Institute for Intercultural Dialogue, with the personal blessing of Pope Francis, granted in February.

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle described the Symphony of Mercy as a major celebration of hope during the Jubilee Year of Hope, calling it a “pilgrimage of hope through Divine Mercy.” Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś of Łódź highlighted the event’s use of culture and beauty to communicate its message, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic experience in spiritual engagement.

The Symphony itself, composed by Polish artist Bartłomiej Gliniak, incorporates the words of St. Faustina Kowalska and will be performed live in the vicinity of the Divine Mercy Shrine in Krakow-Łagiewniki—a location closely connected to the legacy of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis.

Jan Mrowca, a key organizer and philanthropist behind the project, said the event is a response to the current global turmoil. “Our loud and clear response to what is happening today comes from Krakow, Poland, from the tomb of St. Faustina. We will trustfully beg for Divine Mercy and for the gift of peace,” he explained.

With around 200 artists performing and live broadcasts available worldwide via television and the internet, the Symphony of Mercy is envisioned as a great telebridge of peace, bringing together diverse cultures and nations in a moment of spiritual unity.

More than just a concert, the Symphony stands as a symbol of global solidarity and spiritual reflection—a plea for peace and an offering of thanksgiving inspired by the enduring message of Divine Mercy.