WASHINTON, D.C. — A new analysis from the Pew Research Center shows that many Catholic priests are holding to Pope Francis’ advice to keep their homilies on the shorter side, especially compared to ...

On Dec. 16, as Catholic clergy were in the heart of their Advent preparations for Christmas and getting ready to mount the pulpit for one of their most important preaching opportunities of the year, ...

Just days after the siege on the U.S. Capitol, several bishops, priests and deacons across the country used their pulpits during Jan. 9-10 weekend Masses in cathedrals, parishes and converted outdoor ...

PHILADELPHIA -- Read the full text of Pope Francis' Sunday Mass homily concluding the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia. Today the word of God surprises us with powerful and thought-provoking ...

Catholic priests must deliver good homilies so the "good news" of the Gospel can take root in people's hearts and help them live holier lives, Pope Francis said. But the faithful in the pews need to ...

ROMEROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his ...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV touched on faith, power and corruption in the homily of the first Mass he celebrated after being elected pontiff. Here are some highlights. The first U.S.-born pope in ...