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

May 13, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo explains knots in the rope and bad habits.

Pope, at audience with public present, talks about the power of prayer

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

May 12, 2021

Holding a general audience with visitors and pilgrims present for the first time in more than six months, Pope Francis said he was very pleased to see people "face to face."

Francis, the comic strip

May 11, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Pope Francis instructs Brother Leo on the Ignatian daily examen.

Pope prays emergency workers in India find strength to persevere

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 6, 2021

As India faces a massive surge in new infections and deaths caused by COVID-19, Pope Francis said he was praying for all those affected by the huge health emergency.

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May 6, 2021

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Pope: One act of pure love is greatest miracle Christians can perform

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 5, 2021

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May 4, 2021

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At rosary, pope prays resources move from military to pandemic prevention

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

May 3, 2021

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Apr 29, 2021

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Pope: Christian meditation is path to meeting Christ

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 28, 2021

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Pray, be poor, be close to the people, pope tells new priests

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 26, 2021

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Pope celebrates name day at Vatican vaccination clinic

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 26, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 22, 2021

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Pope: Prayers said aloud lead the way to God

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 21, 2021

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Apr 20, 2021

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Saying he missed people, pope returns to window for Sunday prayer

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 19, 2021

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Pope calls on Russia and Ukraine to seek reconciliation

by The Associated Press

Apr 19, 2021

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Pope Francis criticizes 'paternalism' of populist politicians

by Claire Giangrave, Religion News Service

Apr 16, 2021

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As pandemic worsens in Brazil, pope tells bishops to be one with people

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 16, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 15, 2021

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Pope: Prayer is essential to church reform

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 14, 2021

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Apr 13, 2021

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Pope calls all Catholics to be missionaries of God's mercy

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 12, 2021

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Apr 8, 2021

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