Pope replies to letter from former gang member

Friday, March 4, 2016
VIDEO: Pope replies to letter from former gang member
A convicted juvenile in California found out first-hand how merciful Pope Francis can be towards prisoners.

A convicted juvenile in California found out first-hand how merciful Pope Francis can be towards prisoners.



18-year-old Carlos Vazquez Junior wrote a letter to the pope from his juvenile lockup, asking for forgiveness.



Vazquez is a former gang member, serving an 11-year sentence for involuntary manslaughter.



Pope Francis wrote him back, saying he was praying for him.



Vazquez says the pope's letter helped him regain his will to live.