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Outlines the significant influences that have led Kasper to call Francis a pope leading a radical revolution of tenderness and love-radical because it is rooted in the Gospel. The central theological vision of Pope Francis is the understanding of God as mercy itself. Francis says: "Look, read the Beatitudes that will do you good. If you then want to know what you have to do specifically, read Matthew chapter 25.

This is the pattern in which we will be judged. With these two things, you have the plan of action: the Beatitudes and Matthew 25..." The church is for Francis far more than an organic and hierarchical institution; it is above all God's people on the way to God, the pilgrim and evangelizing the people that always, if necessary, also exceeds institutionalexpression. The Church must have the mercy of God as its central theme and activity."