Pat Marrin

Francis, the comic strip: Francis couldn't resist talking about the U.S. election.

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo welcomes Gabby and Francis home from an important trip.

Francis, the comic strip: Why does Pope Francis go out traveling the world at his age? Brother Leo explains.

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby draws some curiosity on the pope's Asia trip.

Francis, the comic strip: As Francis travels in Asia, Brother Leo reminds us that harmony is better than division. 

Francis the comic strip: Gabby joins Pope Francis on historic trip.

Francis the comic strip: Francis wonders why bishops and priests fear strong women. 

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has been so busy — but how is his health?

Francis, the comic strip: Francis is very clear about his goal. 

Francis, the comic strip: Francis shares his dreams with Brother Leo. 

 In While I Breathe, I Hope, theologian Richard Gaillardetz chronicles his own process of dying of pancreatic cancer in reflections that address hard questions about the meaning of death, healing and the afterlife.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis is not worried about how his story will end.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis reminds one cardinal that radical change generally comes from the bottom up.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis catches up on his reading.

Francis, the comic strip: As Gabby and Pope Francis worry about the potential for violence, Brother Leo finds joy elsewhere.

Francis, the comic strip: Leo celebrates the Paris Olympics!

Francis, the comic strip: American politics are getting dangerous. Yet Francis believes the synod is a new and radical way to govern.

Francis, the Comic Strip: Gabby and Leo plan a peaceful summer break.

Francis, the comic strip: What is Francis doing during his summer break?

Francis, the comic strip: Pope Francis tries out some cognitive tests.