The Vatican - Archive's video: Pope Francis: Mercy is forgiveness and gift

Pope Francis urged the faithful to be as merciful as the Lord, because – he said – that is the best way to be “a sign, a channel, a witness of His love”. He was speaking on Wednesday morning during the weekly General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. Reflecting on the reading from the Gospel of Luke on being merciful, “just as your Father is merciful”, Pope Francis said that is not a mere slogan, but a commitment for life. That reading he observed, is where the motto of the Holy Year of Mercy comes from. And pointing out that Jesus’ call to humanity to be as merciful as the Father can appear daunting, he said Jesus is not referring to “quantity” because of course it would be impossible for us to ten ...