Norlan H. Julia, S.J., (“Mary in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Mercy and Joy”) examines the role of Mary in Pope Francis’ personal life and mission. As a background to understand the Pope’s Mariology, the writer discusses first how the Pope sees himself before God, how he understands the mission of the Church, and how his teología del pueblo sets the poor at the heart of the People of God. Mary is foremost a mother of the sons and daughters of the Church, a kindhearted refuge of sinners and compassionate helper of the afflicted. – from the Editor’s Preface