TORONTO - Construction has become the soundtrack of daily life at St. Basil’s parish.

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The “Pope of the Interview” strikes again: Pope Francis has given a lengthy — and fascinating — interview to a Mexican television station, which broadcast it on March 13 to mark the second anniversary of his election.

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VATICAN CITY - A homily at Mass is not a mini catechism class, the Vatican says in a new document on homilies, but it is an opportunity to explain Church teaching using the Scripture readings and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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TORONTO - Perfecting the art of preaching is all about patience in preparation, says a homiletics professor. 

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Following is the complete text of the homily that Pope Francis gave during the Mass inaugurating his Petrine ministry on March 19.