The first book by Pope Francis.

With simple, direct words, Pope Francis addresses every man and woman on the planet, establishing an intimate and personal dialogue. At the centre is the subject closest to his heart: mercy. In conversation with Vatican journalist Andrea Tornielli, Francis explores – through memories of his childhood and moving episodes from his experience as a pastor – the complex relationship between mercy, justice and corruption. `A tough-minded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue’ New Yorker `A compelling way to present God’s love anew’ Time `The Pope has an easy conversational style that moves effortlessly between folksy sayings and erudite allusions, between common-sense logic and impassioned philosophical insights’ New York Times `A pleasure to read’ Guardian

The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis' exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of Christianity and non-Christians around the world.

Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, Pope Francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas – reconciliation, the closeness of God – that comprise the heart of his papacy. Written in conversation with Vatican expert and La Stampa journalist Andrea Tornielli, The Name of God is Mercy is directed at everyone, inside or outside of the Catholic Church, seeking meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation, or the healing of physical or spiritual wounds.