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The Francis Chronicles

The Francis Chronicles report on the ministry of the world's parish priest. Find out what Pope Francis says in his daily homilies, his weekly general audiences and other activities. Get to know the pastoral side of Francis. Follow The Francis Chronicles' Twitter feed!

Helping the poor is not a papal fad, but a duty, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 19, 2018

"We Christians cannot stand with arms folded in indifference" or thrown up in the air in helpless resignation, the pope said in his homily Nov. 18, the World Day of the Poor.

Pope's quotes: The world watches

Nov 16, 2018

Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quotes from Pope Francis.

Love for Christ is shown in love for poor, suffering, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Nov 15, 2018

Christians in Latin America must hold fast to their traditions, which are rooted in love for Christ and especially in remaining close to the marginalized and downtrodden, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

Nov 15, 2018

Francis, the comic strip: It seems Francis himself has recognized the humor inherent in being pope. "Francis," the comic strip, picks up on that cue.

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Where there are lies, there can be no love, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 14, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 13, 2018

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Eucharist creates the communion the world needs, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 12, 2018

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Bishops must be blameless servants, not princes, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 12, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Respect the environment

Nov 9, 2018

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People unwilling to be challenged by God's mercy will grumble, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 8, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 8, 2018

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People unable to give have become slaves to possessions, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 7, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 6, 2018

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Anti-Semitism must be banned from society, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 5, 2018

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Life is radiant when it is lived with love and service, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 5, 2018

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All Souls feast is time to remember, to hope, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 2, 2018

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Pope's quotes: An image of God

Nov 2, 2018

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People must choose: path toward holiness or nothing, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 1, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 1, 2018

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Fidelity is for every vocation, not just marriage, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 31, 2018

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Encore: Listen to those in need, pope says in World Day of Poor message

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Oct 30, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 30, 2018

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Pope: Tolerating each other's flaws fights devil's attempts to divide

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Oct 26, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Culmination of compassion

Oct 26, 2018

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