“Rejoice and be glad!” is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount. It is also the title of Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation on holiness in everyday life.

The exhortation is, above all, a practical guide.

I see myself as a beloved son of the Father, one who happens to be attracted to men.

Francis showed us how to risk simply embracing the hurting world. No explaining, just loving.

A clampdown on religious freedom has intensified in the province in recent months.