Word has spread quickly about the possibility of two beloved popes of recent history being canonized together in the coming months.  Pope John XXIII, who will forever be remembered for calling and opening the Second Vatican Council, and Pope John Paul II the iconic global figure, are now awaiting Pope Francis’ final approval.  Catholic ...read more

St George St George was a soldier in the Roman Empire at the time of Diocletian. When he converted to Christianity he was tortured and beheaded. Since the fourth century St. George has been venerated as a martyr for Christ. He is represented as one who faces the dragon, symbolizing his firm faith and triumph ...read more

A woman walks past religious icons hanging on a wall during celebrations for the feast of St. George the martyr in Rio de Janeiro. St. George is one of the most popular saints in Brazil, where many believe he protects against evil. To find out more about this year’s World Youth Day in Rio de ...read more

  Below find the homily of Pope Francis during this morning’s celebration of the Solemnity Sts. Peter and Paul in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican.  During the mass, the Pope bestowed the pallium on the shoulders of 34 metropolitan archbishops from around the world.   Your Eminences,Your Eminence, Metropolitan Ioannis,My Brother Bishops and Priests,Dear ...read more

Blessed Adilio Daronch Born in October 1908 to a family of modest means in an isolated town in the interior of Brazil, Adilio Daronch from early childhood loved to pray and serve at Mass. At 16, he was killed alongside Fr. Manuel Gomez Gonzalez, when revolutionaries met them on the road during a trip to ...read more

Musicians take part in a parade during the Festa do Divino, or Festival of the Divine, in Sao Luiz do Paraitinga, Brazil. The Festa do Divino is one of Brazil’s most important Catholic celebrations, marking Pentecost 50 days after Easter. To find out more about the upcoming World Youth Day in Rio de Janiero, Brazil ...read more

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Handsome, athletic, courageous Pier Giorgio Frassati was born in Turin, Italy on April 6, 1901. He was born into a well-respected, devoutly Catholic family. His mother, Adelaide Ametis, was a painter. His father Alfredo was the founder of the newspaper, “La Stampa”. At birth he presented respiratory failure, so he was ...read more

In today’s photo of the day, pilgrims display a banner with an image of Christ as they travel in a boat while accompanying the statue of Our Lady of Conception (not seen) along the Caraparu River in Santa Izabel do Para, Brazil, Dec. 8. The procession in the Amazon jungle is held each year on ...read more

I’m excited to introduce you to today’s WYD Rio patron. He is a remarkable figure, known as a bringer of Christ’s peace and love. Meet:  Saint Anthony from Santana Galvão Fr. Anthony from Santana Galvão, is the first Brazilian-born saint. Anthony was born in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo in 1739 to a deeply religious family of ...read more

We’re proud to announce that our latest documentary “Go and Teach: Inside the Synod on the New Evangelization” will premiere this coming Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in the Vatican Filmoteca. Below please find the official press release: Canada’s Salt and Light Television will premiere its latest documentary “Go and Teach: Inside the Synod on the ...read more