VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement of his resignation, which he has firmly denied. L’Aquila’s basilica is the burial place of St. Celestine V, who issued a decree declaring the right of a pope to ...read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for his failings in regard to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church. Read the full text. ...read more

Everyone has their own prayers and prayer ritual in the morning. Marie Anne Torres shares one that has to do with putting on your shoes! ...read more

Deacon Pedro introduces us to some beautiful prayers from the vast treasury of our Catholic Tradition. Will you find a new favourite? ...read more

Join us as we pray the St. Joseph Novena, leading up to his feast day on March 19th. Here are 9 reasons why we should all pray the St. Joseph Novena. ...read more

In this article from the Salt + Light Media archives, John L. Allen Jr. looks at Pope Emeritus Benedict's legacy of a Church that reaches out. ...read more

Discover how this simple yet profound spiritual style introduced by a priest from Quebec can help you in your spiritual life. ...read more

Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For November 2018, we join the Holy Father in praying that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. ...read more

Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For June 2018, we join the Holy Father in praying for: That economists may have the courage to reject any economy of exclusion and know how to open new paths. ...read more

Read the full text of Pope Francis’ preface of Benedict’s works: A compass to Understand our Present day. Curtesy of Aleteia Magazine. ...read more