A Reflection for the Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent, by Michael J. O’Loughlin

With over a million total downloads, “Jesuitical” has reached listeners globally, grown an online community, found financial supporters and is even hosting a pilgrimage to Italy in September.

“Does the transmission of faith—and of the meaning of life—follow this path today, of listening to the elderly?” Pope Francis asked in his general audience.

“In every age you make yourself known to us, calling us to conversion. At this dark hour, help us and grant us your comfort.”

A Reflection for the Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent, by Valerie Schultz

Pope Francis telephoned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before the president addressed the Italian parliament via video link March 22.