Below is the message of Pope Francis sent today, January 20, 2017,  to the 45th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump on the occasion of his inauguration. The Honorable Donald Trump President of the United States of America The White House Washington, DC Upon your inauguration as the forty-fifth President of ...read more

In this video, Fr. Rob Galea discusses whether we are justified in getting angry at God. Follow Fr. Rob Galea! http://www.FrRobGalea.com  Social Media: @FrRobGalea ...read more

The quest for the unity of all Christians depends above all on God’s grace. Peace, reconciliation, mutual understanding and forgiveness, communion in faith and love–are all gifts from the Father in the Son through the Holy Spirit. There is also the question of overcoming the theological controversies that divided the Churches in the first place. ...read more

The Vatican released a statement Tuesday morning, regarding the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, saying the Holy See “wishes to reiterate its support and encouragement for the commendable work that members and volunteers carry out in various parts of the world, in fulfilment of the aims of the Order.” The statement came during a recent ...read more

Please find below the full text of Pope Francis’ address to the members of the Ecumenical Delegation from Finland: Dear Brothers and Sisters, I joyfully welcome all of you, members of the Ecumenical Delegation, who have come as pilgrims from Finland to Rome on the occasion of the feast of Saint Henrik. I thank the ...read more

Every November, the majestic migration of monarch butterflies flutters south from eastern Canada to central Mexico. These monarchs make their winter home in the tree tops of lush wild life reserves where their safety is protected and their presence celebrated. Their pictures fill travel magazines and attract droves of tourists. This winter, a reverse, much ...read more

It all started in May of 2016. The co-op teacher at the time, Ms. Millazo, found me three potential co-op placements: a photography business in Brampton, Rogers Television station in Mississauga, and Salt and Light Television in Toronto. I chose Salt and Light Television so I could be in the city. I applied and got an interview ...read more

A Pastoral Reflection on Amoris Laetitia By His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl Archbishop of Washington The Salt and Light Catholic Television Network and related media platforms have played a key role in transmitting the message of the Synods of Bishops of 2008, 2012, 2014 and 2015 and the subsequent Apostolic Exhortations – Verbum Domini, Evangelii ...read more

This week Vatican Connections takes a look at Vatican diplomacy once again after Pope Francis delivered a traditional New Year’s address to ambassadors accredited to the Holy See. The Church gears up for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The Papal charities open their doors to the homeless as temperatures dropped in Rome and ...read more

Another Christmas Day has come and gone. It’s time we turn our attention to 2017 with an open mind, to strive towards bridging gaps between one another with forgiveness and understanding rather than putting up walls which stem from anger and a lack of communication. But not before taking the time to reflect on the ...read more