Pope Francis’ message on mercy

Abstract

From 27 to 31 July 2016, the XXXI World Youth Day took place in Kraków, whose main theme was mercy and whose motto contained the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5,7). A special participant in this event was Pope Francis. During his speech, the Holy Father said that the contemporary world needs people, especially young people, who are ready to perform selfless service to the poorest and most vulnerable neighbors. An example for them to follow should be the merciful love of Jesus Christ, who “gave himself completely for our salvation”. The message of God'smercy proclaimed in the Church is the answer to the signs of the times and the questions of the ontemporary world and man, while at the same time it shows the great love of God who will never leave or disappoint man, but forgives and welcomes all people into His life.