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.

Francis, the comic strip

Apr 8, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Pope Francis talks to Gabby and Brother Leo about bones.

Pope to young people: The Lord is always waiting for you

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 7, 2021

Faith is a gift that is never imposed on anyone but must be accepted with an open heart, Pope Francis wrote to young people.

Saints accompany, intercede for Christians in prayer, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 7, 2021

Christians are never alone in prayer but instead are accompanied by myriad saints who protect them and seek God's intercession, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

Apr 6, 2021

Francis, the comic strip: Joe's plan is less trickle down, more fresh ground water.

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Apr 4, 2021

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Sharing the Gospel means embracing the cross, pope says at chrism Mass

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

Apr 1, 2021

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Apr 1, 2021

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Mar 30, 2021

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Pope: Jesus takes on human suffering to draw even closer to people

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 29, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 25, 2021

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Pope: Mary comforts all those who die alone

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 24, 2021

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Mar 23, 2021

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Priests must be welcoming fathers like St. Joseph, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 18, 2021

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Mar 18, 2021

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Gift of the Holy Spirit connects people to Christ, pope says at audience

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 17, 2021

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Mar 16, 2021

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Post-pandemic world must learn from mistakes, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 15, 2021

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Pope to confessors: Be fathers, brothers who offer consolation, mercy

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 12, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 11, 2021

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Iraq visit was 'sign of hope' for suffering people, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Mar 10, 2021

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Francis, the comic strip

Mar 9, 2021

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Mar 4, 2021

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Pope: God offers humanity a love with no equal on earth

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Mar 3, 2021

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Mar 2, 2021

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