Pat Marrin

Pat is the former editor of our sister publication, Celebration, which closed in 2019. Pat also served as NCR cartoonist. After retirement in 2016, Pat continues to contribute to NCR with his Francis comic strip and Pencil Preaching. You can reach Pat at patrickjmarrin@gmail.com.

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Mar 03, 2022

Fast or feast?

Pencil Preaching for Friday, March 4, 2022

Mar 03, 2022

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby, Brother Leo and Francis talk about what they are giving up for Lent this year.

Mar 02, 2022

Lost and found

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, March 3, 2022

Mar 01, 2022

Prayer and fasting

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, March 2, 2022

Mar 01, 2022

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Leo drinking wine with his street friend? Hmm.

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow sign a joint declaration during a meeting at Jose Marti International Airport Feb. 12, 2016, in Havana. (CNS/Paul Haring)

Mar 01, 2022

As Ukraine bleeds, Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill could be negotiators

Commentary: The Russian invasion of Ukraine casts a baleful shadow over the world. As death and destruction mount, hope of a negotiated settlement is dimming. But are there historical parallels that still offer hope?