Pope to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, 25 March, during the Celebration of Penance at which he will preside at 5 pm in Saint Peter’s Basilica.

The same act, on the same day, will be carried out in Fatima by Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, Papal Almoner, as Envoy of the Holy Father.

The day of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord was chosen for the consecration. It was on 25 March 1984 that Saint Pope John Paul ii consecrated Russia and the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.