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: Brother Leo outlines his rather full schedule to Brother Fabio.

Francis, the comic strip

May 19, 2022

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo outlines his rather full schedule to Brother Fabio.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis sits down with Brother Fabio.

Francis, the comic strip

May 17, 2022

Francis, the comic strip: Francis sits down with Brother Fabio.

Pope Francis accepts a gift during an audience in the Vatican's Clementine Hall May 14, 2022. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)

Helping the vulnerable means caring for the whole person, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

May 16, 2022

To truly be a "field hospital," the Catholic Church and its projects must be "concerned more with those who suffer than with defending its own interests," Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip: Meet Leo's replacement — Brother Fabio!

Francis, the comic strip

May 12, 2022

Francis, the comic strip: Meet Leo's replacement — Brother Fabio!

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Francis, the comic strip

May 10, 2022

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Jesus invites people to hear him, know him, follow him, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

May 9, 2022

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Christian divisions make fertile ground for conflict, pope says

by Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service

May 6, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

May 5, 2022

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Elderly must set example of faith for young people, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 4, 2022

Like Mary, take risks to build better world, pope tells young people

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

May 3, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

May 3, 2022

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Ideology obstructs beauty of family, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 29, 2022

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Hope and joy reawaken when old and young come together, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 27, 2022

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Good or bad nations do not exist since wickedness is everywhere, pope says

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Apr 26, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 26, 2022

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Be voice of God to all, pope tells missionaries of mercy

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 25, 2022

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God's mercy brings joy, comfort to those in need, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 25, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 21, 2022

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Honor, protect dignity of elderly, pope says at audience

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Apr 20, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 19, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 14, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 12, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 7, 2022

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Francis, the comic strip

Apr 5, 2022

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