Today’s photo is of the Chapel of the Holy Cross, nestled into the hillside in Sedona, Arizona. It was taken by our producer, Deacon Pedro Guevara Mann, who is on location in Sedona, shooting for our upcoming film about Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. ...read more

At the 2008 General Congregation of the Society of Jesus, a painting in the Church of the Gesu is lowered to reveal a statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the order. Every day at 5pm a conversion machine built by Andrea Pozzo is turned on. The machine lowers a painting in the church’s ...read more

During WYD 2002 Pope John Paul II had lunch at the Strawberry Island retreat centre with a group of young people who represented the different continents. Here he is listening to Shirley Tso of Hong Kong and Daniel Sadera Kuntai of Kenya. — Photo courtesy of Catholic News Service ...read more

Today’s photo is from WYD 2002. Pope John Paul II arrives for the closing Mass at Downsview Park, accompanied by young people in the traditional costume from their native countries. An estimated 800,000 people participated in the closing Mass. ...read more

Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Niger. A small S+L crew is on the ground in Niger for a special project. Their accommodations in Niamey feature an outdoor seating area that is home to some interesting wildlife. Cameraman David LeRoss and Associate Producer Andrew Santos can be seen trying to capture a photo of ...read more

Salt + Light was born on the wings of World Youth Day 2002. Our very name comes from theme of that WYD, “you are the salt of the earth and light of the world.” Next week is the 10th anniversary of WYD 2002 and we’ll be celebrating by reliving some of the key moments of ...read more

This is the S+L Photo of the Day. Our producer Deacon Pedro Guevara Mann, with the director of the new documentary on the life of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Matt Gallagher, with the Finkbonner family of Ferndale, Washington. Jake Finkbonner (2nd from the left) was healed of Necrotizing fasciitis or “flesh-eating disease” through the intercession of Blessed ...read more

Catholic News Service’s daily report looks at why Pope Benedict XVI chose “Benedict” as his papal name. ...read more

Earlier this week Pope Benedict XVI appointed a new prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), Archbishop Gerhard Mueller of Regensburg, Germany. This is the same post Pope Benedict held until he was elected pope in 2005. Why is this position so important ? Founded in 1542, the office was originally called the ...read more

When athletes take to the field at the London Olympics in a few weeks, spectators from around the world will be watching an cheering on there favourite athletes. One group in particular will be watching from front row seats. About 190 chaplains of various faiths will be counted among the members of the London 2012 ...read more