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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: Deeply connected

Sep 21, 2018

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

Pope: Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 20, 2018

No one can remain indifferent to the way minority groups are increasingly the object of so much fear, scorn and hatred, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

Sep 20, 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.

Some cry 'scandal' to cover their own failings, pope says at Mass

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 20, 2018

While God's holy church is made up of sinners, it also has its share of hypocrites who love to cry "scandal" to point out the failings of others and make themselves appear pure, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.

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Be grateful to parents, never insult them, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 19, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 18, 2018

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Faith in Christ isn't professed in words but in deeds, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 17, 2018

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The meaning of life is love, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 14, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Renew the dialogue

Sep 14, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 13, 2018

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Love breaks chains of slavery to sin, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 12, 2018

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Satan is attacking bishops; they must fight with prayer, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 11, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 11, 2018

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Fear leads to silence amid suffering of sick, needy, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Sep 10, 2018

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Pope advises teachers that they need parents' trust, appreciation

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 7, 2018

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Pope's quotes: Aim higher

Sep 7, 2018

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Salvation demands accusing oneself, not others, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 6, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 6, 2018

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Facing facts, coming to terms with one's past bring peace, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 5, 2018

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Pope: Pray, act to protect clean water, guarantee access to it

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 4, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Sep 4, 2018

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Pope's quotes: God hopes in you

Aug 31, 2018

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Francis, the comic strip

Aug 30, 2018

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Vocations in Ireland have dwindled due to abuse scandal, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Aug 29, 2018

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