Lengthy, abstract homilies are “a disaster,” so preaching should be limited to 10 minutes, Pope Francis said to diocesan liturgical directors on Jan. 20.

“On this joyful occasion,” Pope Francis said he also wished to express his “spiritual closeness to all those who are going through moments of trial caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”

A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr, by Cecilia González-Andrieu

Coverage of abortion as an issue was far more limited editorially immediately after the decision than in the decades since. Why?

On this episode of “Inside the Vatican,” Ricardo da Silva, S.J., and Gerard O’Connell dive into information revealed about the late Cardinal George Pell and new insights in the case of Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

How can we help a new generation reconcile faith with reason? A new collection of the writings of the Jesuit physicist Richard J. Pendergast is a good start.

In states like California, which expanded access to abortion after Roe was overturned last year, pro-life Latinos are asking: How can we make sure that the people who want to have kids are able to have them?

A Reflection for Friday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time, by Michael Simone, S.J.

At this point what could Steven Spielberg possibly have to offer? The answer, it turns out, is himself.

Cardinal George Pell, who died on Jan. 10, left behind an article and a memorandum that revealed his thoughts about Pope Francis, his actions, and future conclaves, among many others.