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!

Pope denounces increasing violence against Jewish people

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Nov 13, 2019

Pope Francis warned that violence against Jewish people, which reached a state of horror during World War II, is on the rise again.

Don't join devil's game of jealously, pope says at Mass

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 12, 2019

The devil is real and is so jealous of Jesus and the salvation Jesus offers that he tries everything he can to divide people and make them attack each other, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

Nov 12, 2019

Francis, the comic strip: "When we wall others out, we also wall ourselves in."

Economy lacking ethics leads to 'throwaway' culture, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 11, 2019

An economic system lacking any ethics leads to a "throwaway" culture of consumption and waste, Pope Francis said.

Pope prays for eventual visit to South Sudan, peace in Bolivia

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 11, 2019

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Concern for inmates, prison reform is obligatory act of mercy, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 8, 2019

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Christians are called to serve Christ in the poor, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 8, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Honesty of sport

Nov 8, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 7, 2019

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Dialogue begins with empathy, not contempt, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Nov 6, 2019

Refusing God's generosity is a sin, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Nov 5, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Nov 5, 2019

All of life should be journey toward God, pope says at memorial Mass

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Nov 4, 2019

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Celebrating Mass in catacombs, pope recalls all persecuted Christians

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 4, 2019

No plaster saints: God gives grace to live holy lives, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Nov 1, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Edges of society

Nov 1, 2019

In war, human dignity must be protected, pope tells military chaplains

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 31, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 31, 2019

Holy Spirit guides church efforts to evangelize, pope says at audience

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Network

Oct 30, 2019

Like water, Christians become stagnant if not moving, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 29, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Oct 29, 2019

Pope: Church cannot remain indifferent to cry of the poor

by Juno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 28, 2019

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Mind your own business each day to grow in holiness, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Oct 25, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Never abandon anyone

Oct 25, 2019

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