In the last six-plus decades, there have been 7 Popes of the Roman Catholic Church:
Is Pope Francis the reformer some say the church needs? Will he bring the church into the 21st century? Bring about change to make the church more inclusive? Only time will tell!
In a conversation with Vatican expert Andrea Tornielli, Pope Francis discloses the core of his papacy and, in his own words, conveys the great message of the Holy Year of Mercy.
For the first time, Pope Francis addresses each woman and each man on Earth in a deep, simple and intimate dialogue.
Through his own experience as a priest and shepherd, the pope talks about Mercy, a subject of central importance in his teaching and testimony.
He explains the reasons for this extraordinary Holy Year, and in doing so, he speaks to all the souls – inside and outside the Church – who are looking for a meaning in life, for a road to peace and reconciliation, for a healing of their physical and spiritual wounds.
It is the summing up of his teachings and papacy. What do they mean for the body of the church and for those outside? Will the church become inclusive in the spirit of Mercy?
The Name of God is Mercy by Pope Francis is available from Dymocks
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