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.

Pope Francis is interviewed at the Vatican for "Stories of a Generation," a Netflix series based on the pope's book, "Sharing the Wisdom of Time." (CNS photo/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

'What is love?' Pope, other elders share stories for Netflix

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Oct 22, 2021

Pope Francis, Martin Scorsese, Jane Goodall and a group of less famous "over 70s" talk to young filmmakers about love in the first episode of a four-part documentary.

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Francis discuss Brother Leo's predicament.

Francis, the comic strip

Oct 21, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Francis discuss Brother Leo's predicament.

Ten-year-old Paolo touches Pope Francis' zucchetto after spontaneously walking onto the stage during the weekly general audience at the Vatican Oct. 20. (CNS/Reuters/Remo Casilli)

Freedom comes from serving others, pope says at audience

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 20, 2021

The Francis Chronicles: Pope Francis had a special guest help him illustrate the meaning of Christian freedom: a young boy wandered onto the stage during the pope's general audience and made himself at home.

Francis, the comic strip

Oct 19, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Francis figures out Leo's plan.

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Catholic health care must always choose patients over profits, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 18, 2021

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Catholic social teaching gives Gospel concrete form, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Oct 18, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 14, 2021

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Church must respect other cultures, not impose itself

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 13, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 12, 2021

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Faith is not a transactional relationship with God, pope says at Angelus

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Oct 11, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 7, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 5, 2021

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In weakness, Christians discover God's fatherly love, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 4, 2021

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'Tyranny of money' denies dignity to poor, vulnerable, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 4, 2021

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October is month to focus on living as missionaries every day, pope says

by Catholic News Service

Oct 1, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 30, 2021

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In Christ, great sinners can become great saints, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 29, 2021

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Pope says Vatican II shaped his theology, including in social teaching

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 28, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 28, 2021

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'Nest mentality' in church leads to judgment, exclusion, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 27, 2021

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Share God's love, don't just lament lack of faith, pope tells bishops

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 23, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 23, 2021

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Central Europe trip was about honoring roots, moving forward, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 22, 2021

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Pope 'accepts' Afghan's wedding ring as sign of friendship, hope

by Catholic News Service

Sep 22, 2021

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