
Pope Francis and Mercy
A Dynamic Theological Hermeneutic
Paperback | 27 January 2025
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This theological study examines how Pope Francis lives out mercy in his own Petrine ministry and calls for it to be lived out by the people of God.
The centerpiece of Pope Francis's pontificate from the very first days has been his proclamation of the importance of the mercy of God. While facing global problems of climate change, terror, political destabilization, refugees, and dire poverty, the Holy Father has articulated the mission of the Church through mercy, love, and forgiveness to reveal the compassion of God for all and particularly for those most vulnerable existing on the margins of society. In this compelling study, Gill Goulding, CJ, examines for the first time the critical and determinative role of mercy in Francis's papacy using his homilies, allocutions, encyclicals, and addresses as primary sources. Goulding traces the theme of mercy in Francis's thought, attending to its Ignatian foundations and its Christological, Trinitarian, and ecclesiological significance for the Church today, particularly the impact of his reappropriation and elevation of the discourse of mercy on the work of the Curia in Rome.
Goulding enters into dialogue with other theologians, including Romano Guardini, Walter Kasper, and Hans Urs von Balthasar, to demonstrate a continuity between Francis and his predecessors, especially Benedict XVI, in this area of mercy. In addition, Goulding argues that the influence of St. Ignatius Loyola, in particular his Spiritual Exercises, needs to be taken into account, paying special attention to Francis's call for the practice of discernment. Throughout Pope Francis and Mercy, Goulding lays the groundwork for future research and suggests a wider appreciation of the necessary tools to enable an engagement with mercy in our contemporary world.
Industry Reviews
"There have been some fine biographies and related studies where the authors have attempted to tease out Pope Francis's complex character, personal history, influences, and teaching. . . . Goulding's book could be said to begin where these other studies end. As a theologian she understands and is comfortable with the term 'mercy' in a way that these other authors sometimes are not." -Brian O'Leary, SJ, author of To Love and to Serve
"Goulding delivers a thorough, concisely-argued elucidation of the theological concept of mercy under Francis." -Heythrop Journal
ISBN: 9780268206451
ISBN-10: 0268206457
Published: 27th January 2025
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 264
Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 22.8 x 15.2 x 1.7
Weight (kg): 0.36
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