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.

Pilgrims holding the Slovak flag cheer in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican July 4 as Pope Francis announces he will visit their country Sept. 12-15. (CNS/Vatican Media)

Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Hungary, Slovakia

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jul 21, 2021

The Francis Chronicles: Pope Francis' September trip to Hungary and Slovakia features a jam-packed schedule that shows he has no intention of slowing down despite his recent recovery from colon surgery.

Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican July 18. (AP/Alessandra Tarantino)

Two weeks post-surgery, Pope Francis appears at Vatican window

by Frances D'Emilio, The Associated Press

Jul 19, 2021

The Francis Chronicles: Two weeks after surgery that removed a portion of his colon, Pope Francis on July 18 resumed his weekly appearances from a Vatican window to bless the faithful in St. Peter's Square.

The patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church, Moran Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, second from left; the head of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Aram I, third from left; Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, fourth fr

Pope: Lebanon must remain a 'land of tolerance, pluralism'

by Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press

Jul 1, 2021

Pope Francis insisted July 1 that Lebanon must remain a "land of tolerance and pluralism" as he welcomed the country's Christian patriarchs to the Vatican.

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo, Francis and Gabby are taking a little vacation.

Francis, the comic strip

Jul 1, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo, Francis and Gabby are taking a little vacation.

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Pope to business executives: Invest in common good, not tax havens

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 30, 2021

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'No more war': Pope continues his teaching on Gospel nonviolence

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jun 29, 2021

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Pope Francis congratulates Benedict on anniversary of priestly ordination

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 29, 2021

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Pope at pallium Mass: Freedom comes from welcoming Christ

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 29, 2021

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Jun 29, 2021

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Lack of love is life's greatest disease, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 28, 2021

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Jun 24, 2021

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Pope: Self-righteous continue to disturb Christian community

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jun 23, 2021

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Pope to grandparents, all elderly people: 'You are needed'

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jun 22, 2021

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Jun 22, 2021

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Pope: Post-pandemic economic recovery must seek good of all

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 17, 2021

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Jun 17, 2021

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Pope: Jesus prays for everyone each day

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 16, 2021

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Pope Francis calls for embrace of displaced people of Central America

by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service

Jun 15, 2021

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Jun 15, 2021

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Selfish lifestyles fuel poverty, pope says in 'World Day of the Poor' message

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 14, 2021

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Pope: Seminarians learn more from their leaders' lives than their words

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 11, 2021

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Jun 10, 2021

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Church must learn to listen to families, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 9, 2021

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Jun 8, 2021

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