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!

Francis, the comic strip

Jul 14, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Looking to solve all the problems of the world?

Francis, the comic strip

Jul 9, 2020

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo and Gabby contemplate the obelisk in St. Peter's Square.

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

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jul 8, 2020

Decrying the unimaginable "hell" migrants experience in detention centers, Pope Francis urged all Christians to examine how they do or don't help — as Jesus commanded — the people God has placed in their path.

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

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jul 7, 2020

Pope Francis praised the United Nations' adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world.

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Jul 7, 2020

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Jul 2, 2020

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

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 30, 2020

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Jun 30, 2020

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Jun 25, 2020

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

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 24, 2020

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Jun 23, 2020

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Pope hails Italy virus doctors, nurses as heroes at Vatican

by Nicole Winfield, The Associated Press

Jun 22, 2020

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Jun 18, 2020

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Pope reaches out to seafarers stuck on ships or without work

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Jun 17, 2020

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Christians called to intercede for, not condemn, others, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 17, 2020

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Francis, the comic strip

Jun 16, 2020

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Eucharist heals, gives strength to serve others, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 15, 2020

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Jun 11, 2020

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Prayer is a 'fight' with God, pope says at audience

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Jun 10, 2020

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Jun 9, 2020

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Pope prays for those still hit by COVID-19, urges caution elsewhere

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Jun 8, 2020

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Jun 4, 2020

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Jun 2, 2020

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Church united by Spirit, not personal beliefs, pope says on Pentecost

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 31, 2020

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