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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!

Pope's quotes: Let us pray

Jul 20, 2018

Pope's quotes: Some of our favorite quote from Pope Francis.

Francis, the comic strip

Jul 19, 2018

Francis, the comic strip: It seems Francis himself has recognized the humor inherent in being pope. "Francis," the comic strip, picks up on that cue.

Francis, the comic strip

Jul 17, 2018

Francis, the comic strip: It seems Francis himself has recognized the humor inherent in being pope. "Francis," the comic strip, picks up on that cue.

A good Christian shares the Gospel, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jul 16, 2018

All Christians are called to be missionaries, concerned more with sharing the Gospel than with earning money or even with being successful at winning converts, Pope Francis said.

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Pope's quotes: Way of the Cross

Jul 13, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jul 12, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jul 10, 2018

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Learn from the past to bring peaceful future to Middle East, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jul 9, 2018

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'Sterile hypocrisy' behind mistreatment of migrants, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jul 6, 2018

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State of Earth tomorrow depends on action today, pope tells activists

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jul 6, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jul 5, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jul 3, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Mercy has a youthful face

Jun 29, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jun 28, 2018

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Faith is lived with joyous gratitude, not slavelike duty, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 27, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jun 26, 2018

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Pope Francis: Support life at all stages, avoid 'dirty work of death'

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 25, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Can things change?

Jun 22, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jun 21, 2018

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Pope: Commandments are God's loving words, not oppressive commands

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 20, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Jun 19, 2018

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Dictatorships begin with taking over media to spread lies, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 18, 2018

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Pope: Aborting children with birth defects is like Nazi eugenics program

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 18, 2018

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Using women, trampling on their dignity is a sin, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 15, 2018

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