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!

World needs stories of truth, peace, inspiration, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jan 24, 2020

With fake news becoming ever more sophisticated, people need the wisdom, courage and patience to discern and embrace constructive stories,
Pope Francis said.

Pope's quotes: Heart of Mary

by NCR Staff

Jan 24, 2020

Pope's quotes: "The heart of Mary, more than any other, is a humble heart, capable of accepting God's gifts."

Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jan 23, 2020

Showing hospitality makes a person a better human being and a better Christian and is an important part of promoting Christian unity, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

Jan 23, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Do abbreviations count in Scrabble?

World needs stories of truth, peace, inspiration, pope says

Pope's quotes: Heart of Mary

Hospitality is an important ecumenical virtue, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Pope decries 'barbaric resurgence' of anti-Semitism

Francis, the comic strip

Protect your health, physically and spiritually, pope says

Pope's quotes: Give thanks

Francis, the comic strip

God's word can never be 'enchained,' pope says at audience

Francis, the comic strip

Baptism is first step on path of humility, pope says

Love is never indifferent to other's suffering, pope says

Pope's quotes: Problems of life

Don't let the devil light 'fire' of war in your heart, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Life's trials train Christians to be sensitive to others, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Pope's quotes: Prayer of the rosary

Francis, the comic strip

God is at work in the world, pope says at prayer service closing 2019

Francis, the comic strip

Pope's quotes: Outbound journey

Francis, the comic strip

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