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January 24, 2023

Long homilies are 'a disaster,' keep it under 10 minutes, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis speaks to diocesan liturgy directors during an audience at the Vatican Jan. 20, 2023. The liturgists were attending a course at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy in Rome.

Lengthy, abstract homilies are "a disaster," so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
February 21, 2019

Speaking Out: Homilies that attract youth

Young people listen to the homily during the closing Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life Jan. 18 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

It’s no secret that the Catholic Church is not a “young kids’ game.” 

Published in YSN: Speaking Out