The Pope noted that certain sermons could go on for 20 to 30 minutes. But for the preaching to be effective, it must have “one idea, one sentiment, and one invitation to action”—all ...

Beyond eight minutes the preaching starts to fade; it is not understood. And I say this to preachers,” Pope Francis said, departing from his prepared text for a general audience in St. Peter’s ...

But for the preaching to be effective, it must have “one idea, one sentiment, and one invitation to action”—all delivered within 10 minutes. READ: Pope Francis appoints Cebu prelate as ...