The concept of Mercy has been examined, argued, and explained by both liberal and conservative Christians alike. Those who have been following Pope Francis are only just beginning to understand how important, how focal, the understanding of mercy is to his pontificate. It is constantly emerging as his very hallmark. A special Jubilee Year of Mercy launched by Pope Francis celebrates one of the most powerful yet controversial attributes of the Almighty God: Mercy. The logo chosen for the Year of Mercy uses an image of the Good Shepherd. But, rather than a lamb carried on the shoulders of the...