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Pat Marrin

Pat is the former editor of our sister publication, Celebration, which closed in 2019. Pat also served as NCR cartoonist. After retirement in 2016, Pat continues to contribute to NCR with his Francis comic strip and Pencil Preaching. You can reach Pat at [email protected].

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Brother Leo is faced with patching a raggedy old habit.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo is faced with patching a raggedy old habit.

Brother Leo finds a snow shovel.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo finds a snow shovel. It could come in handy.

Francis, the comic strip: How many people did Jesus welcome? A lot!

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: How many people did Jesus welcome? A lot!

Francis, the comic strip: Conflict resolution isn't easy, but peace is the reward.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Conflict resolution isn't easy, but peace is the reward.

Brother Leo takes stock of papal blessings.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo takes stock of papal blessings.

Don't leave hard decisions for your successor.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Don't leave hard decisions for your successor.

What's ahead in 2024?

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: What's ahead in 2024?

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo reminds us to welcome the stranger.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo reminds us to welcome the stranger.

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo consider the logistics of Christmas cards.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo consider the logistics of Christmas cards.

Francis, the comic strip: Peace only comes with justice. 

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Peace only comes with justice. 

Francis, the comic strip: Other popes are buried in the grotto of St. Peter's Basilica. But Francis has chosen somewhere else.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Other popes are buried in the grotto of St. Peter's Basilica. But Francis has chosen somewhere else.

Francis, the comic strip: It looks like someone is moving out.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: It looks like someone is moving out.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis likes to be on time!

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis likes to be on time!

Francis, the comic strip: Francis entertains some special guests.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis entertains some special guests.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis, Brother Leo and Gabby enter a time of waiting. 

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis, Brother Leo and Gabby enter a time of waiting. 

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has inspired us with his words on behalf of our planet. Can we contemplate what's to come?

Francis, the comic strip

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

Francis, the comic strip

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

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

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

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

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