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!

Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 16, 2019

Sentencing someone to life in prison without the possibility of parole is "not the solution to problems, but a problem to solve," Pope Francis told Italian prison guards, prison chaplains and officials from the Ministry of Justice.

God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Sep 16, 2019

God forgives sins so that joy, not sadness, can flourish once again in one's heart, Pope Francis said.

Pope's quotes: Faith and service

by NCR Staff

Sep 13, 2019

Pope's quotes: "In the Gospel, immediately following His words on the power of faith, Jesus speaks of service. Faith and service cannot be separated; on the contrary, they are intimately linked, interwoven with each other."

Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells new bishops

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Sep 12, 2019

New bishops need to prepare for a life filled with God's surprises, with daily plans that change at the last minute and, especially, for a life dedicated to spending time with God and with the people, Pope Francis said.

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Life without parole is not a solution to crime, pope says

God conquers evil with love, forgiveness of sins, pope says at Angelus

Pope's quotes: Faith and service

Roll up your sleeves, get ready to get dirty, pope tells new bishops

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Africa trip planted new seeds of hope, pope says at audience

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Pope's quotes: Complete availability

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Climbers exist inside the church, too, pope says

Euthanasia is not an expression of personal freedom, pope says

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Pope's quotes: Faith must be nurtured

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Pope: Proclaim God's love through care for needy

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Lofty titles do not guarantee entrance to heaven, pope says

Pope's quotes: Finding faith

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Hypocrisy of 'spiritual tourism' destroys the church, pope says

Popular movements key to social change, pope says

Pope at Angelus: Christians choose fidelity to Gospel over hypocrisy

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Pope's quotes: Defending marriage

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