VATICAN CITY — God’s forgiveness is the source of hope for the faithful, Pope Francis wrote. “Indeed, with his mercy, God transforms us inwardly, he changes our heart,” he said in a message to priests ...

Days after attacking Bishop Mariann Budde for preaching about mercy, Donald Trump claims he ... have even tried to compare Trump to Biblical figures, from Moses to Jesus himself.

As hundreds of Missionaries of Mercy gathered in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis commended their distinctive ministry of forgiveness and reconciliation that continues to flourish worldwide.