The Caress of Mercy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2-27-2025
Abstract
Akin to the troubadours of medieval times, Francis the Umbrian mendicant and Francis the Argentinian pope are jongleurs de Dieu, God’s tumblers or jugglers, special performers for the divinity – poetic, beatific, subversive.
Recommended Citation
Higgins, M.W. (2025, February 27). The caress of mercy. The Tablet. Retrieved from https://www.thetablet.co.uk/features/the-caress-of-mercy/
Comments
Michael Higgins is Emeritus professor in the catholic studies department.