Antipolo Cathedral joins Pope Leo's global rosary for peace on May 30, 2026

The Antipolo Cathedral has been chosen as one of six international Marian shrines to participate in the recitation of the Holy Rosary for peace that will be led by Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

"In this historic moment, as the world continues to witness armed conflicts and the suffering they bring to countless families and communities, the Holy Father wishes to unite the faithful throughout the world in prayer, imploring through the maternal intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary the precious gift of peace," said Ruperto Cruz Santos, Bishop of Antipolo and Parish Priest, International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in a circular addressed to priests, religious, and shrine rectors.

Pope Leo will lead the prayer that will be broadcast in participating shrines and communities on May 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. (Rome time) and May 31, 2026 at 1 a.m. (Manila time) at the Lourdes Grotto in Vatican City.

The major shrines include: The Shrine of the Mother of God (Zarvanytsia, Ukraine); The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo, Philippines); The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary (Fatima, Portugal); The Shrine of Our Lady Queen of Peace (Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina); The Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes (Lourdes, France); The Shrine of St. Charbel Annaya (Byblos, Lebanon); and the Pontifical Shrine of the Holy House (Loreto, Italy).

"In filial communion with the Successor of Peter and in response to the request of the Dicastery for Evangelization, I earnestly encourage all parishes, shrines, religious houses, ecclesial communities, and the lay faithful of the Diocese of Antipolo to participate actively in this prayer initiative," Santos said.

The prelate, in the circular, instructed local church leaders to announce the activity and organize communal prayer groups.

Kindly organize the communal recitation of the Holy Rosary according to the corresponding local time and promote broad participation among our people, especially through parish announcements and digital platforms.

"May this united prayer of the Church become a powerful plea for reconciliation, justice, and lasting peace throughout the world," he said.

"Let us entrust humanity to the loving care of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, confident that God hears the prayers of His people," he added. — BAP, GMA News