"Pope Francis Emphasizes God's Forgiveness and Mercy in Confession"

Pope Francis meets with future priests in a course on the internal forum, emphasizing the importance of administering the Sacrament of Reconciliation with a focus on experiencing "the sweetness of God’s love." He encourages priests to approach each confession as a unique moment of grace and emphasizes the elements of repentance, trust, and resolution in the Act of Contrition. The Pope highlights that repentance stems from awareness of God's love, trusting in God's goodness, and resolving not to sin again with God's help, ultimately emphasizing the importance of mercy in the process of confession.