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Homilies Must Be Short, About Jesus, ... Share this story. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Email Print. By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service • Posted December 4, 2024 .

Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said.