Pope Benedict has just emerged from the Yankees dugout and proceeded to the altar consructed at second base. This is the third time a Pope has stepped onto the field at Yankee stadium. Pope Paul VI celebrated mass here in 1965 and John Paul II in 1979. I am sitting in the press box with ...read more

In an emotional encounter in the chapel of the Apostolic Nunciature, Pope Benedict XVI met privately on Thursday with several victims of clergy sexual abuse. The victims present were all middle-aged and did not wish to be identified. The meeting began at 4:15 PM and lasted for 20 to 25 minutes. The pontiff prayed the ...read more

On Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 pm, Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Andrews Air Force Base for his long awaited Apostolic Journey to the United States. It will be a historic encounter as the more than 70 million Catholics in the United States have their first encounter with the Holy Father. One can only hope that ...read more

The history of the Catholic Church is filled with extraordinary personalities who were raised to the altar for their heroic virtues. One of the most fascinating personalities in recent church history is, without a doubt, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina. This year marks the 40th anniversary of his death and it is a good time to ...read more

On May 4, 2008 the Catholic Church will mark the 42nd World Communications Day. This occasion was created by the Second Vatican Council to provide an annual message for the Church to its people and the rest of the world. Pope John Paul II, throughout his pontificate, made his annual letter for World Communications Day ...read more

December 6th is the feast day of St. Nicholas. However, you are probably more familiar with his other name…Santa Claus. Santa Claus has become firmly entrenched in our culture and collective memory as the jolly, rotund, bearded and gift bearing fellow from North Pole. We take our kids to the mall to request gifts from ...read more

Let’s be honest: it can get depressing to constantly hear the media focus on sports scandals. There is a seemingly endless parade of athletes taking steroids, running dog fighting operations, or being arrested in bar room brawls. Get ready for some inspirational sports stories for once! The Wednesday October 24 edition of Catholic Focus, airing ...read more

Eye on the Church, the investigative series I produce for Salt + Light Television, is known to tackle controversial issues. Thus far we have explored hot button topics such as Pope Pius XII and the Holocaust, Clergy Sex Abuse, the abolishment of Catholic education in Newfoundland, and the challenge Catholic Politicians face bringing their faith ...read more

On Sunday September 30th, at 8:00 pm ET, Salt + Light Television offers an important contribution to the Church’s efforts to bring healing admidst a sex abuse scandal that rocked an Ontario Diocese. Eye on the Church explores the lessons learned from the horrible, four decade long, sexual abuse of little girls by Fr. Charles ...read more

This Sunday, September 23rd, at 9:00 pm ET, tune in to Salt + Light Television for a new edition of our investigative special Eye on the Church. This week we will explore the impact of John Paul II’s legacy on the modern crisis of Catholic politicians. It seems all too common these days for political ...read more