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.

Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Aug 6, 2020

For peace to flourish, weapons of war must be set aside, especially nuclear weapons that can obliterate entire cities and countries, Pope Francis said on the 75th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima.

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

Aug 6, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Does the pandemic have you down? Brother Leo's mood is not so great.

In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Aug 5, 2020

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and social and environmental crises worldwide, Pope Francis announced he would begin a new series of general audience talks aimed at helping build "the future that we need."

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

Aug 4, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Souvenir carts and donkeys have to adapt to a pandemic.

Weapons must be set aside for peace to flourish, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

In light of pandemic, pope will begin new series on social doctrine

Francis, the comic strip

Christians must courageously share with others, pope says at Angelus

COVID pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Show grandparents, the elderly that you care, pope tells young people

Francis, the comic strip

Pope makes surprise visit to summer camp for kids of Vatican employees

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

Pope: Migrants seeking new life end up instead in 'hell' of detention

At Angelus, pope backs U.N. resolution calling for global cease-fire

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip

God listens to everybody — sinner, saint, victim, killer, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

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