Pat Marrin

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo tries to introduce Francis to a special visitor.

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo is given an important task involving a red hat.

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo worry the world's problems will endanger the pope's health. But they note that Francis remains confident that God is in charge. 

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo are looking forward to a surprising October. 

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo and Gabby take a peek inside the synod hall. 

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo agree that children are the future. 

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo says Francis expects real change from the synod.

Francis, the comic strip: No deficits? Cardinals consider how to cut costs.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis couldn't resist talking about the U.S. election.

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo welcomes Gabby and Francis home from an important trip.

Francis, the comic strip: Why does Pope Francis go out traveling the world at his age? Brother Leo explains.

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby draws some curiosity on the pope's Asia trip.

Francis, the comic strip: As Francis travels in Asia, Brother Leo reminds us that harmony is better than division. 

Francis the comic strip: Gabby joins Pope Francis on historic trip.

Francis the comic strip: Francis wonders why bishops and priests fear strong women. 

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has been so busy — but how is his health?

Francis, the comic strip: Francis is very clear about his goal. 

Francis, the comic strip: Francis shares his dreams with Brother Leo. 

 In While I Breathe, I Hope, theologian Richard Gaillardetz chronicles his own process of dying of pancreatic cancer in reflections that address hard questions about the meaning of death, healing and the afterlife.

Francis, the comic strip: Francis is not worried about how his story will end.