(The Conversation) In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But mercy matters – now more than ever. In such times, talk about mercy may seem more like wishful thinking. But ...

During his first Angelus address, Pope Francis recommended a work of theology that “has done me so much good” because it “says that mercy changes everything; it changes the world by making it less ...

First of all, let’s look at the definition of mercy. Mercy is showing compassion or forgiveness toward someone whom you have the power to punish or harm.

Do certain words ever get stuck in your head, and you just have to pursue them until you grasp the full meaning and get some peace? Recently, the word, mercy, has me spinning in circles. I’m not sure ...

What is Pope Francis’ favorite word? Judging by his papal motto, the title of his recent book and the name of the Jubilee Year he kicked off this past December, I’d be willing to put money on “mercy.” ...

A powerful and deeply theological exposition on the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection captivated delegates Tuesday (May 28) at the European Congress on Evangelism in Berlin, Germany.

“The constitutional provision that gives the president virtually unlimited authority to grant clemency was not an afterthought. The founders understood very well that there could be miscarriages of ...