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!

As people are ordered to stay home, pope calls for help for homeless

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 31, 2020

As national and local governments have been issuing stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis asked people to pray for and assist those who are homeless.

Francis, the comic strip

Mar 31, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Social distancing the Vatican way.

Pope offers Mass for those living in fear of pandemic

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 30, 2020

Pope Francis offered his daily morning Mass for those who find themselves living in fear of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world.

Pope thanks those who help, pray for vulnerable during pandemic

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 27, 2020

Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the many men and women who have been inspired to help the poor and accompany the sick and the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Pope prays that world may overcome fear

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 26, 2020

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Mar 26, 2020

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'Gospel of life' needed now more than ever, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 25, 2020

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Pope, Christian leaders around the globe join in prayer for pandemic's end

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 25, 2020

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Complaining, inertia are seeds of the devil, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 24, 2020

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Marriage, priesthood, religious life take courage, pope says in message

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 24, 2020

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Mar 24, 2020

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Pope announces extraordinary 'urbi et orbi' blessing March 27

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 23, 2020

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If you can't go to confession, take your sorrow directly to God, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 20, 2020

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At Mass, pope prays for prisoners, families

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 19, 2020

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Mar 19, 2020

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Pandemic can be time to rediscover love, kindness, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 18, 2020

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Christianity without mercy is impossible, pope says at audience

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 18, 2020

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As lockdown continues, pope prays for lonely elderly

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 17, 2020

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 17, 2020

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Mar 13, 2020

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Pope's quotes: Deal with the cause

Mar 13, 2020

Pope: Governments need prayers to make hard decisions for common good

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 12, 2020

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Mar 12, 2020

Christ's Gospel can satisfy hunger, thirst for justice, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 11, 2020

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