Pope Francis described 2016 as a "packed year," one full of initiatives that helped Catholics "see and touch with their hands the fruits of the mercy of God."
Year of Mercy
Vatican Letter: Holy doors close, but mission of mercy continues+
Preaching God's mercy has been a central focus of Pope Francis' ministry since his election in March 2013, and the closing of the Holy Door in St. Peter's Basilica Nov. 20 will not end that focus.
Holy Doors Opened in Manorville, Huntington+
Diocese establishes four places of pilgrimage during the Jubilee Year of Mercy. See locations and schedules here.