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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: The role of a journalist

May 17, 2019

Pope's quotes: "The journalist has a role of great importance, and at the same time a great responsibility. In a certain sense you write the 'first draft of history.' Times change, and the way of being a journalist changes too."

Francis, the comic strip

May 16, 2019

Francis, the comic strip: A vocations promotion goes a little awry.

Jesus is always ready to help free people from evil, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 15, 2019

Christians recognize life's great paradox that so much evil and temptation exist in the world, but that God is always present, too, ready to help and give people the strength to persevere, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

May 14, 2019

Francis, the comic strip: After a storm, plant flowers. So Brother Leo goes gardening.

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Be merciful ministers of Christ, pope tells new priests

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 13, 2019

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Pope: Without Holy Spirit, dioceses can become worldly businesses

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 10, 2019

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Pope's quotes: The path to follow

May 10, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

May 10, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

May 9, 2019

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Catholic minorities can still change the world, pope says at audience

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 8, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

May 7, 2019

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Respect rights of indigenous people, culture, pope tells mining industry

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 3, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Sacrament of mercy

May 3, 2019

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Nations stirring up nationalism betray their mission, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 2, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

May 2, 2019

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Satan, not God, tricks people with temptation, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 1, 2019

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Christian life impossible without the Holy Spirit, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 30, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 30, 2019

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Word of God must be 'beating heart' of church, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 26, 2019

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Pope's quotes: Nothing is impossible with God

Apr 26, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 25, 2019

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Jesus replaced law of revenge with law of love, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 24, 2019

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 23, 2019

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At Easter the stones of sin, despair, are rolled away, pope says at vigil

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 22, 2019

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