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April 11, 2018

Pope reaffirms missionaries' mandate to knock on hearts

Pope Francis speaks April 10 to some 550 "missionaries of mercy" in the Sala Regia of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. The pope, who originally commissioned the priests during the Year of Mercy, has extended indefinitely their special mission of preaching God's mercy and showing it, especially through the sacrament of reconciliation.
VATICAN – As a sign that God's mercy cannot be limited, Pope Francis has recommissioned his special army of priests charged with bringing that divine mercy to everyone.
Published in Call to Service
April 10, 2018

Repentant sinners need merciful confessors, not inquisitors, Pope says

Pope Francis holds a chalice while concelebrating Mass with hundreds of priests who are missionaries of mercy in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 10. The pope has continued the mandate of the missionaries of mercy.
VATICAN – Priests must give hope to men and women seeking forgiveness, encouraging them in their struggle away from the slippery slope of sin, Pope Francis said.
Published in Faith