In a wide-ranging conversation, Pope Francis also repeated his ardent desire to visit China, discussed how he handles stress and criticism, and shared that he has experienced crises in his religious life as a Jesuit.

Every light in the stadium converged upon the monstrance, all while the congregation was led in praise and worship, singing: “I want more of you God…. No place I’d rather be than here in your love.”

A Reflection for the Feast of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr, by Sebastian Gomes

I am learning to meet my summer Mass shake-ups with grace.

A Reflection for Friday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by Kevin Clarke

Pastoral ministers should recognize that many adults from divorced families struggle in relationships. Difficult conversations must occur so that couples can be better prepared for marriage.