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“The word “mercy” – misericordia – is composed of two words: misery (miseria) and heart (corazón ). The heart indicates the capacity to love; mercy is that love, which embraces the misery of the human person.” Homily during Mass in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 14 December 2015 in St Peter’s Basilica.