The Francis Chronicles

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Pope's quotes: Word becomes flesh

by NCR Staff

May 18, 2018

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

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Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

May 17, 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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Gift of baptism is to be cherished, pope says at audience

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 16, 2018

Parents and godparents must make sure they "feed the flame of baptismal grace in their little ones, helping them persevere in the faith," the pope said May 16 at his weekly general audience.

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Parishes grow only when people are welcomed, heard, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

May 15, 2018

In the process of identifying the "spiritual illnesses" of the diocese, the pope said, the priests and parish leaders made it clear that they are tired of being content with what they have been doing for years.

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Pope's quotes: Word becomes flesh

Francis, the comic strip

Gift of baptism is to be cherished, pope says at audience

Parishes grow only when people are welcomed, heard, pope says

'Selfie' culture leads to alienation, departure from reality, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Young people in the church need to be heard, not silenced, pope says

Pope's quotes: God saves us

Be inspired by Mary, Christ's first lay disciple, pope tells laypeople

Francis, the comic strip

Reborn in baptism, Christians are called to live like Christ, pope says

The devil is a big loser, but he still manages to trick people, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Love is constant caring for others, pope says at parish visit

Bishops must protect their people from danger, pope says

Pope's quotes: Peace builds bridges

Pass on faith through deeds, not words, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Pope: Faith says 'no' to Satan, 'yes' to God

Pope leads rosary for peace at Rome shrine

Francis, the comic strip

Even amid suffering, love highlights value of every life, pope says

Pope: Heaven is an encounter with Jesus, not a boring waiting room

Pope's quotes: Is it possible to forgive?

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