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!

Pope: God wants change in church stricken by perversion of clericalism

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service

Oct 17, 2018

Catholics need to help the church along a path of "deep spiritual renewal," Pope Francis told Jesuits from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

Indifference, hatred is the first step to murder, pope says

by Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Oct 17, 2018

Hurling insults and being indifferent to other people's lives is the first step along the winding path that leads to killing them, at least figuratively, Pope Francis said.

Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says

by Anne Condodina, Catholic News Service

Oct 16, 2018

At a time of technological and scientific progress, "we ought to feel shame" for not having advanced in "humanity and solidarity" enough to feed the world's poor, Pope Francis said.

Francis, the comic strip

by Pat Marrin

Oct 16, 2018

Francis, the comic strip: It seems Francis himself has recognized the humor inherent in being pope. "Francis," the comic strip, picks up on that cue.

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Pope: God wants change in church stricken by perversion of clericalism

Indifference, hatred is the first step to murder, pope says

Lack of progress fighting hunger is shameful, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Religions that do not pursue peace are a contradiction, pope says

Devil destroys overtly or slyly by pretending to be a friend, pope says

Pope's quotes: Protection of our common home

Francis, the comic strip

Contempt for life is the source of all evil, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Mary is a mother to sinners, not the corrupt, pope says

Pope's quotes: Respectful of creation

Francis, the comic strip

Guardian angels are life's traveling companions, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

God works freely through whomever he wants, pope says

Love can make darkness of euthanasia disappear, pope says

Reach out to unmarried couples, support newlyweds, pope urges

Pope's quotes: 'God is greater than our sin'

Francis, the comic strip

God's love in charity exists even in most secularized places, pope says

Francis, the comic strip

Pope's quotes: Deeply connected

Pope: Those exploiting foreigners for profit will pay on Judgment Day

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