Pope Francis marked the third anniversary of his pontificate yesterday (Mar. 13). Here are a few perspectives from media stories over the weekend and today.

• At 3-year mark, Francis is a both/and pope in an either/or world, By John L. Allen Jr., Cruxnow.com
• Francis stresses mercy on his 3^rd anniversary, By Associated Press on Cruxnow.com
• Pope Francis: Year four begins, By Robert Mickens, National Catholic Reporter
• Mercy, globetrotting and our global home: recapping Francis’ third year as pope, By National Catholic Reporter
• 12 of Pope Francis’ most inspiring quotes from the past 3 years, By Carol Kuruvilla, Huffington Post
• The seven major changes made by Pope Francis, By RomeReports.com