At 12:00 noon today, Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity, Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address (to the city and the world) from the Central balcony of the Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the Blessing, the Pope addressed the traditional Christmas message to the faithful present in St Peter’s Square and to those who ...read more

Homily of Most Reverend Douglas Crosby, OMI, Bishop of Hamilton during Christmas Midnight Mass at the Cathedral of Basilica of Christ the King CHRISTMAS 2018 Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King Midnight, December 25, 2018 During the darkest time of the year, at the darkest hour of the night – we gather together to remember ...read more

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Christmas Mass at Night on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth – December 24, 2018 At 9:30 this evening in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided at the “Mass of the Night” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 2018. During the celebration of the Eucharist, after the ...read more

Christmas is such a stressful time. All our stresses are multiplied. We have to worry about guests and presents and food… And so I love going for a walk in the woods. It’s so quiet and peaceful. Might be a little cold, but it’s so comforting. That’s also one of the reasons why I love ...read more

One week before Christmas, Pope Francis sends his Christmas greetings to Canada via the Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation. ...read more

On this final Thursday of Advent, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the importance of angels and how we can be attentive to God's voice in this "wonderful life". ...read more

Is it better to write Christmas or Xmas? Read this blog to discover the history behind the controversial X in our favourite holiday. ...read more

S+L intern Philip Boudreau shares his insights on how working at Salt + Light has helped him understand the Church and improve himself. ...read more

Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Lucy, a uniquely Swedish way of celebrating her feast day, and what lessons this feast holds for us at Advent. ...read more

On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the lessons we can learn from St. Juan Diego as we prepare for Christmas. ...read more