“I echo the desire of many in expressing my hope that the objectives outlined by the Paris Agreement do not remain simply as good words, but rather that they are transformed into courageous decisions!“ Pope Francis, Message for World Food Day, Oct. 14, 2016 Small family farmers are at the heart of ecological justice.  That’s the message Development ...read more

Fr. Rob discusses the importance of looking after our bodies. Follow Fr. Rob Galea! www.FrRobGalea.com Social Media: @FrRobGalea   ...read more

Salt + Light Editor Richard Valenti recalls the spontaneous moment when a pilgrim slid down a hill and made new friends at World Youth Day in Cologne, 2005. ...read more

Do the new ecclesial movements really embody the Second Vatican Council’s teaching on the Laity?  That’s the critical question posed by renowned church historian Massimo Faggioli in his new book “The Rising Laity: Ecclesial Movements since Vatican II”.  The new movements mobilized and grew in the decades after the Council to become large and influential ...read more

Welcome to S+L’s Weekly News Round-Up. As the Director of Marketing and Communications here at S+L, many interesting Catholic news stories and articles come across my desk on a daily basis. Some of them we’ll cover on our different television programs and others I’d like to share with you on this blog. This blog column ...read more

Fr. Rob Galea explores the need for Christian Catholics to go to Church. Why go to Church? The Church is the Body of Christ (1 Cor 12:12) We are a part of that Body, with Christ as head. We need to remain connected to the body to say alive. The imperfect Church provides us with: ...read more

On Saturday, October 8, 2016, Pope Francis will preside at the Marian Vigil in the Jubilee of Mercy, after the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the Rosary. This opportunity for prayer will include Marian songs and prayers, during which there will be a procession of delegations from national communities in Italy and from Marian Shrines. ...read more

On Wednesday, October 5, 2016, Pope Francis met with the Participants at the First World Conference on Faith and Sports, promoted by the Pontifical Council of Culture together with the United Nations and the International Olympic Committee. Below, find the full text of his prepared remarks: Dear brothers and sisters, I am delighted to greet you, protagonists ...read more

Salt + Light Producer and Host Sebastian Gomes recalls the last minute decision to change the venue of the Vigil and Final Mass to Copacabana Beach during World Youth Day Rio, 2013. ...read more

In case you missed it, our very own Emilie Callan is now the new host of Vatican Connections, our weekly show covering all things Vatican from around the world. I’m sure you’ve seen Emilie all around our network, most predominantly as a member of our French Department, but also making an appearance on some of our ...read more