Two years ago, the bishops of the world drafted a list of 55 recommendations about the Word of God. Pope Benedict XVI has now issued his long-awaited response: Verbum Domini (“The Word of the Lord”). The Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation represents the final outcome of the Synod of Bishops on the Word of God, which convened ...read more

I was recently introduced to a new way of thinking – well, not to an entire change in my way of considering life but certainly of looking at a particular Scripture verse: For I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and fourth generation ...read more

Who doesn’t enjoy a miracle story? These stories, after all, have weathered the ages and have been recounted at kitchen tables and family gatherings throughout the generations. And with due reason! Almost as fascinating as the miracles themselves however, is the way in which the Vatican bestows on them their lofty titles. A miracle does ...read more

It was one of the most emotional moments of Pope Benedict’s visit to Spain. Yet the event itself was overshadowed by the two much larger gatherings of the papal visit: Mass outside the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela and the dedication of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona. The event I’m referring to is the ...read more

[audio:http://saltandlighttv.org/blog/audio/wyd2011_theme.mp3|titles=WYD2011 Theme Song][/audio] The official hymn for World Youth Day 2011 was released on the eve of November 9th, Feast of the Virgin of Almudena, Patroness of Madrid. “Firm in the Faith,” was performed by the Youth Orchestra of the Community of Madrid and the Youth Choir of the Escolanía de El Escorial. Both groups ...read more

Last month on Perspectives, S+L reported from the annual plenary assembly of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. Of particular interest to pro-life and social justice advocates, the agenda included a report by the bishops’ Ad Hoc committee on Development and Peace (CCODP). CCODP is the official international development agency of the Catholic Church in ...read more

The Ontario State Council – Knights of Columbus recently presented a cheque for $5,000 to Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation. We are very grateful to Arthur Peters and the Knights all over North America who give so generously of themselves – and financially too. They know that every dollar and every bit of energy ...read more

Twice during our coverage of Pope Benedict’s trip to Spain this past weekend, S+L interviewed Carol Glatz from Catholic News Service. Glatz covered the papal visit as one of the Vatican Accredited Media Personnel (VAMP). She was among 61 reporters, photographers and cameramen who were privy to a much closer view of the Pope than ...read more

And then it was time for Spain to say goodbye to Pope Benedict, at least until next year for World Youth Day Madrid.   Upon his arrival at the International airport of Barcelona, the Pope  had a private meeting with the President of the Spanish Government, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. King Juan Carlos I of Spain ...read more

Following the Dedication of the Church of Sagrada Familia, Pope Benedict went on to pray the Angelus with the tens of thousands gathered in the square outside. Before praying the Angelus,  the Pope expressed his great joy in having had the opportunity to dedicate the Church of Sagrada Familia to Christ. He commended its original ...read more