Year of Mercy
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This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise 'Year of Mercy'-style visit
Although the Jubilee Year of Mercy has officially ended, Pope Francis today made a surprise “Mercy Friday” visit to a... Read more
How an ex-prostitute's horrific suffering moved Pope Francis
Pope Francis still remembers meeting with a former prostitute during the Jubilee of Mercu, and hearing how she suffered untold... Read more
A Missionary of Mercy’s advice for priests after Jubilee
Having spent the Holy Year fulfilling his mandate as one of Pope Francis’ Missionaries of Mercy, Fr. John Paul Zeller... Read more
Papal nuncio to US bishops: mercy will heal wounds of division
The Church needs to “be on the move” to bring Christ to young people in an ever-changing world, Pope Francis’... Read more
Homeless persons find a spiritual father in Pope Francis
Always close to his heart, around 3,600 homeless men and women were given the chance to be also physically near... Read more
As Year of Mercy ends, Holy Doors close around the world
As Holy Doors close in churches and basilicas around the world, including in Rome, it is estimated that over 20... Read more
Pope Francis: the Church's mercy is for everyone
Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims about how the mercy of God is for everyone, and how through the Church, we... Read more
Pope visits young children from difficult family situations
On Friday Pope Francis visited with young children at the “SOS Village” in Rome, a community made up of homes... Read more
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
After spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have... Read more
It's Jesus who radically sets us free, Pope Francis says
Christ took on our sins so that we might have true freedom, Pope Francis said Saturday during a special audience... Read more
From slavery to model of mercy – the powerful story of Julia Greeley
Julia Greeley was a familiar sight on the streets of Denver in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Read more
Pope Francis tells a fractured world: God's mercy gives hope for change
Just as God trusts us and expects us to change, we must treat others “never based on fear but on... Read more
Catholic before partisan: African leaders unite to aid orphanage
In an orphanage near the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi, children are reaping the fruits of the Year of Mercy.... Read more
This priest encourages drivers to 'be merciful on the road'
As more drivers hit the roads in the U.S. and Europe for summer road trips, a priest in Spain is... Read more
In Rio, cardinal invites homeless to help celebrate his birthday
Rio de Janeiro's Cardinal Orani Tempesta celebrated his 66th birthday with a special visit: he spent his time with a... Read more
Priests in Rome get a surprise visit from Pope Francis
On Friday afternoon Pope Francis visited two communities of priests in Rome as part of his “Mercy Friday” initiative to... Read more
Pope Francis calls it – discrimination against the disabled is 'ugly'
No single person is more valuable than another, especially when it comes to those with disabilities, Pope Francis said on... Read more
What Pope Francis wants the world's priests to know
Pope Francis spoke candidly to thousands of priests this week during a special retreat for the Year of Mercy. The... Read more
You have my gratitude, Pope Francis tells prison chaplains
Pope Francis has sent a special message to support the work of prison chaplains during the Year of Mercy. Read more
