WATCH: Pope Francis Consecrates Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

O Mary, Mother of God and our Mother, in this time of trial we turn to you.

Prayer vigil at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions on May 12, 2017.
Prayer vigil at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in preparation for the 100th anniversary of the Fatima apparitions on May 12, 2017. (photo: Daniel Ibanez/CNA / EWTN)

As Pope Francis leads the entire world today in prayer for the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, please join us on EWTN or right here.

Here is the full video of the Mass celebrated by Pope Francis on the Annunciation including the consecration:  

Below please find the full video of the consecration of Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: 


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