Pope Francis's latest apostolic letter neglects to address the needs of the vast majority of Catholics, who accept the Novus Ordo but still do not fully understand the Eucharist.

A Reflection for the Fourteenth Wednesday in Ordinary Time, by Colleen Dulle.

Pope Francis said he plans to name two women to the committee that helps him choose bishops for the world’s Latin-rite dioceses.

In a wide-ranging interview with the Reuters news agency, Pope Francis condemned abortion, dismissed the idea that he’s preparing to resign and said he still hopes to be able to visit Russia and Ukraine in the fall.

A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourteenth Week in Ordinary Time, by James T. Keane

Cardinal Claudio Hummes was one of Brazil’s main religious leaders and a strong advocate for the poor.