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.

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

Dec 3, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Flies are God's creatures, too.

Like parents, God loves his children even at their worst, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Dec 2, 2020

While sin may distort and disfigure the image of Christ that every person bears, it does not completely erase it, nor does it remove people from God's abundant mercy, Pope Francis said.

Social justice must be founded on care for others, pope tells judges

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Dec 1, 2020

Guaranteeing justice for all men and women is not possible while a few people control most of the world's wealth and everyone else's right to a dignified life is disregarded, Pope Francis said.

Zairean rite offers example for developing an Amazonian rite, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Dec 1, 2020

The approval decades ago of a Zairean rite of the Roman Missal demonstrated that it is possible also to develop a rite for the Amazon region, Pope Francis said in a preface to a new book.

Francis, the comic strip

Like parents, God loves his children even at their worst, pope says

Social justice must be founded on care for others, pope tells judges

Zairean rite offers example for developing an Amazonian rite, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

NBA players hailed by pope at Vatican for demanding justice

Amid travel break, pope cheers Lisbon youth jamboree plans

Latino communities have enriched the church, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Mary shows how to turn fear into invitation to hear God's call, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Faith requires risks, helping others, pope says at Mass

Francis, the comic strip

At audience, pope renews commitment to fight abuse

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Without prayer, life can seem troublesome, tedious, pope says at audience

Vatican approval necessary for diocesan religious orders, pope says

Even in darkest nights, God's light awaits, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Being meek is rare today, but it's essential for holiness, pope says

Hope is gift to seek from God, pope says on All Souls' feast

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