Pope Francis has officially proclaimed 2015-2016 the year of Extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy. This will be time to heal, to help, to forgive . "Mercy is what makes God perfect and all-powerful", Pope Francis said in his document officially proclaiming the 2015-2016 extraordinary Holy Year of Mercy.
From the album of the Jesuit Music Ministry in honor of the Papal Visit - Philippines 2015,
A contribution to the Local Theme Songs for the Apostolic Journey of Pope Francis to the Archdiocese of Palo is the song MERCY. Sung by Cherrie Anderson, a Taclobanon who is now the lead singer of the British Band "Ooberfuse"; the song speaks to the Pope's message of mercy and compassion.