Holy Year of Mercy

Pope Francis is pictured during his general audience in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Feb. 28. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Interim results: Pope Francis revitalizes Vatican II reforms

In the five years since his election, Francis has implemented in the church a dynamic, well-considered transformation process, based on the principles of the Second Vatican Council.

Jesuit Fr. Antonio Spadaro is seen behind Pope Francis during a meeting with Jesuits and laypeople associated with Jesuit institutions in Cartagena, Colombia, Sept. 10. (CNS/Courtesy of La Civiltà Cattolica)

Fr. Antonio Spadaro spells out Francis' mercy-drenched vision

By Michael Sean Winters

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