Pope Francis has captured the world''s attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In The Church of Mercy, readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, The Church of Mercy collects for the first time the pope''s views on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity for the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.