Pat Marrin

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has been an inspiration in word and breath. But age and illness take a toll. 

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo can pray in any position.

Francis, the comic strip: What was the first fall like in the Garden of Eden?

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo and Francis discuss the complicated history of America's holiday.

Francis, the comic strip: A bad dream leads to a bigger question. 

Francis, the comic strip: Synod on synodality: "Here comes everyone." 

Francis, the comic strip: The synod highlighted two real problems, and Leo has an idea.

Francis, the comic strip: What if more women vote at the 2024 synod? 

Francis, the comic strip: After the synod, what comes next?

Francis, the comic strip: Where are the prophets?

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby prays for all of the victims of the war in Israel and Gaza.

Francis, the comic strip: Reporters hope Brother Leo will give them an inside scoop on the synod. 

Francis, the comic strip: What small correction did Pope John XXIII make?

Francis, the comic strip: Synod delegates began by praying for the world. They wept and could not stop.

Francis, the comic strip: Pope Francis is an eager synodal pilgrim.

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo brings a little music to the synod hall.  

Francis, the comic strip: A lesson in listening.

Francis, the comic strip: Why does Pope Francis seem to welcome his critics?

Francis, the comic strip: Why is the synod meeting at round tables?

Francis, the comic strip: What's a cartoon dream worth?