Long homilies are ‘a disaster,’ keep it under 10 minutes, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said. Speaking…
Italian publisher releases book of essays by retired Pope Benedict
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — While the Second Vatican Council gave the Catholic Church a “beautiful” document on the priesthood, “it did not…
El Papa Francisco reza para que Dios refuerce el compromiso de defender toda vida humana
CIUDAD DEL VATICANO — Mientras la administración de Biden y los gobiernos estatales buscan formas de ampliar o restringir el acceso al aborto después…
Predicando la paz en medio de la violencia: el papa regresa a África
Por Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — El quinto viaje del Papa Francisco al continente africano resaltará gestos de paz y reconciliación, consolando a las…
To improve liturgy, involve the people, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Religious celebrations must foster the “fruitful participation of the people of God” and not just of the clergy,…
Papa: La salud es un derecho universal, no un lujo
Por Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — La atención médica no es un lujo, es un derecho que pertenece a todos, dijo el Papa Francisco…
Preaching peace amid violence: Pope heads back to Africa
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ fifth trip to the African continent will highlight gestures of peace and reconciliation, consoling the victims…
To be pastoral, look to the Good Shepherd, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Christians must develop a pastoral heart to care for those who have not heard the Gospel or who…
Pope asks lay associations to develop evangelical spirit
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Lay groups that promote popular piety, often with elements of local folklore, can be great evangelizers, but members…
Evangelization is the ‘oxygen’ of Christian life, pope says
By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Sharing the faith is the “oxygen” that “invigorates and purifies” Christian life, Pope Francis said. Beginning a new…