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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!

Francis, the comic strip

Mar 21, 2019

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo gets a quick taste of what it's like to wear a cardinal hat.

God's will is clear: to seek out, save humanity from evil, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 20, 2019

Christians have faith in a God who wants to and is able to transform the world, conquering evil with good, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

Mar 19, 2019

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo explains a Catholic superstition to Gabby.

Corruption is a devastating cancer harming society, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 18, 2019

The constant temptation and cancer of corruption is one of the most devastating illnesses to befall society, Pope Francis said.

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Pope's quotes: Widespread corruption

Mar 15, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 14, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 12, 2019

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Don't waste time talking to the devil, pope says at Angelus

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 11, 2019

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Lent is a time for a little less hypocrisy, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 8, 2019

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Pope's quotes: The world spreads fear

Mar 8, 2019

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Pope: God is purifying the church with 'unbearable' pain of abuse scandal

by Cindy Wooden

Mar 7, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 7, 2019

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God's kingdom comes through gentleness, not violence, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 6, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 5, 2019

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Service, not party affiliation makes a politician Catholic, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 4, 2019

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Give up gossiping for Lent, pope suggests

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Mar 4, 2019

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Pope's quotes: The church must be patient

Mar 1, 2019

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God's wrath is just as great as his mercy, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Feb 28, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Feb 28, 2019

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'Evil's days are numbered,' pope says at audience

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Feb 27, 2019

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Death penalty a 'grave' violation of human right to life, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Feb 27, 2019

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Lent is time to let go of 'destructive' selfishness, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Feb 26, 2019

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Feb 26, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Keep your eyes open

Feb 22, 2019

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