As we celebrate 10 years of Pope Francis, our minds go back to the evening of March 13, 2013, when he first appeared on the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica. ...read more

"The mission of the Church is 'an epiphany, or a manifesting of God’s decree, and its fulfilment in the world and in world history.'" ...read more

A lovely, if often overlooked, element in preparation for the sacrament of marriage as a Catholic is the Rite of Betrothal offered by the Church. My fiancé and I were thrilled by the opportunity to participate in this rite in the midst of our engagement and wedding planning. If you are unfamiliar, the Rite of ...read more

God called Abram and his family to undergo a great change of circumstances. He obeyed, opening himself to God's promises. ...read more

Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. ...read more

This year marks the 25th anniversary of We Remember: A Reflection on the Shoah, issued on 16 March 1998 by the Holy See’s Commission for Religious Relations with the Jews. ...read more

Yesterday marked one year after the outbreak of war in Ukraine. We can ask ourselves: what can we do? We are not political leaders who can hold summits or peace talks. We aren’t soldiers on either side of the battlefield. We may feel distant or helpless before the tragic events that have unfolded these past ...read more

Creation, the Garden, Adam and Eve, the serpent, and the forbidden fruit. What does this story express about our desires and ourselves? ...read more

Airing this weekend: episode 7 of Historia Vitae: Treasures of Our Faith! We bring you to Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal. Tune in Sunday, February 26th at 8:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm PT, only on Salt + Light TV and Salt + Light Plus.   “Faith can move mountains” It is a phrase we ...read more

Pope Francis gave the homily at the Holy Mass with Blessing and Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday. He said that “the rite of the imposition of ashes exhorts us to return to the truth about ourselves and to return to God and to our brothers and sisters.” Read the full text of his homily below: ...read more