Pope Leo XIV presided at Mass on the occasion of the Solemnity of St. Mary, Mother of the Church Photo: Vatican Media

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The Missionaries of Mercy, a group of priests granted a unique ministry to administer the Sacrament of Reconciliation with special faculties, were first instituted by Pope Francis during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in 2015. Their mission has continued to expand, and today, 1,258 priests around the world serve in this role, offering a tangible sign of the Church’s pastoral care and commitment to the boundless mercy of God.