Francis by Patrick J. Marrin for April 19, 2021

Mr. Marrin, I’m not even Catholic, and I enjoy these strips you’ve created so much, I’d hate it if you stopped them should either event occur.

Not only that, I forward them all the time to my Catholic girlfriend who’s like my sister.

I certainly hope this strip outlives/outlasts Pope Francis. No matter who the next pontiff is, Francis’ message needs to be carried on.

I hope this isn’t foreshadowing, given the ongoing GoComics purge.

Ive read all of the Dan Brown books, so I have developed a certain cynicism towards the catholic church

This charming strip cuts through all of that admirably

I think he means it may still go on but with Gabby and Brother Leo. I’m not Catholic either but I enjoy the strip.

Please keep on… if you have the inspiration, which I expect you will have still have plenty of. Like Socalvillaguy said… the message will alway be needed.

What comic purge???

Being Catholic and cautious I hope that there is nothing wrong with the Holy Father. I doubt that Mr Marrin would have first-hand knowledge, thankfully.

May that be a long way off. God bless Pope Francis.

Yes please

Hopefully it will continue; it’s a gentle and thoughtful comic and that’s unique for these bad times…

amen

I’m not Catholic, either, and I hope it goes on a long time as “Francis”.

Or “Gabby and Leo” when the time comes.

Pope Francis said, wait, wait everybody, I’m not even sick!

This one has to continue. We love it! It is meaningful and gives happy to the world.