Pope Francis has captured the world's attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In "The Church of Mercy," readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, this is a compilation of essays, speeches, and homilies by Pope Francis since his election on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity with the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.

"First published in English in 2014 by Darton, Longman and Todd Ltd ... London; Published in Italian in 2014 by Edzione San Paolo ..."--Title page verso.

The good news of Christ. The embrace of God's mercy ; The light of faith ; The Christian message ; The revolution of freedom ; Being with Christ -- A poor church for the poor. Listen to the cry of the poor ; A house of communion ; A house that welcomes all ; A house of harmony ; Sent to bring the Gospel to all the world -- Listening to the Spirit. Be guided by the Holy Spirit ; Good news, harmony, mission -- Proclamation and testimony. Do not be afraid ; Bringing the Word of God ; Called to proclaim the Gospel ; Conveying hope and joy ; Giving all -- Full-time Christians. Coming out of ourselves ; Walking ; Taking the Cross ; Evangelizing -- Shepherds with the "odor of the sheep." To be a pastor ; Priests who come to serve ; The anointing of the people -- The choice of the last. To the outskirts of existence ; Hospitality and service ; Refugees and those uprooted from life ; A culture of solidarity -- Demolishing the idols. The logic of power and violence ; The cult of the god of money ; The leprosy of careerism ; Undressing the spirit of the world -- The culture of good. Free to choose good ; The hunger for dignity ; The commitment to peace ; For a new solidarity -- Mary, mother of evangelization. Her example ; Her faith ; Her intercession -- Essential chronology of Pope Francis's life.