While acknowledging the need for parishioners to be attentive, the Holy Father noted that some homilies are overly long, unfocused, and even “incomprehensible.” To combat the problem, his message to priests is simple: “Please be brief … no more than 10 minutes, please!”
Pope to homilists: Get to the point!
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