On February 20, 2016 during the Marian prayer of the Angelus on the Sunday of the Transfiguration, the Holy Father Francis gave a Misericordina to all those present in St. Peter's Square. This is a small box containing the Image of Merciful Jesus with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Holy Rosary to use while reciting the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Here is what the Pope said during the Marian prayer of the Angelus on February 20, 2016:

"Lent is an opportune time to travel a path of conversion that has mercy at its centre. Because of this, I’ve decided to give to those who are here in the square some “spiritual medicine” called “Misericordina”. We did this once before, but this one is better, it is “Misericordina-Plus”: a little box that has a rosary ring and a little image of the Merciful Jesus. Volunteers, including the poor, the homeless, refugees and also religious, will now distribute them. Receive this gift as a spiritual aid to spread pardon and fraternity, especially in this Year of Mercy."