Pope Francis insisted that the Church grows not by converting but by attracting—through acts of compassion, humility, and joy. His witness challenged the Church to open doors, love deeply, and preach through actions more than doctrines or rules.

At Pope Francis’ funeral, aerial shots revealed a telling absence—women in liturgical leadership were nowhere to be seen, raising urgent questions about inclusion in the Church’s most sacred rites.

“The Chosen” undermines its portrayal of Jesus’ inclusivity by removing women from the Last Supper. Instead, it invents a scene with no Gospel basis, casting doubt on the series’ commitment to authenticity.

Our Catholic Church is universal in membership but still Roman in voice. The use of Latin in major globally broadcast liturgies distances the faithful and undermines Vatican II’s call for conscious, active participation in worship.

Francis’ striking image of ministry challenges the polished professionalism often expected of priests and bishops. Real ministry smells of sweat, dirt, hardship, and the messiness of human life. It demands crossing every comfortable boundary to live among those who are overlooked.

Language is sacramental — it carries God’s voice. He sees fidelity not in literal replication, but in full, faithful communication: style, context, and the lived faith of the people, rooted in culture and responsive to their spiritual needs, says Pope Francis.

A new international study highlights the phenomenon of spiritual boredom, which affects practitioners across various religious and spiritual settings—including Catholic sermons, meditation, and retreats.