VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement of his resignation, which he has firmly denied. L’Aquila’s basilica is the burial place of St. Celestine V, who issued a decree declaring the right of a pope to ...read more

Are war and violence an inescapable part of human nature? Benjamin Boivin explains what the Catholic Church teaches us about the nature of war. ...read more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI asks forgiveness for his failings in regard to the sexual abuse crisis in the Church. Read the full text. ...read more

Everyone has their own prayers and prayer ritual in the morning. Marie Anne Torres shares one that has to do with putting on your shoes! ...read more

Deacon Pedro introduces us to some beautiful prayers from the vast treasury of our Catholic Tradition. Will you find a new favourite? ...read more

Join us as we pray the St. Joseph Novena, leading up to his feast day on March 19th. Here are 9 reasons why we should all pray the St. Joseph Novena. ...read more

In this article from the Salt + Light Media archives, John L. Allen Jr. looks at Pope Emeritus Benedict's legacy of a Church that reaches out. ...read more

Discover how this simple yet profound spiritual style introduced by a priest from Quebec can help you in your spiritual life. ...read more

Deacon Pedro ends his discussion on the devil by looking at how the Church understands exorcism and demonic possession. ...read more

Deacon Pedro continues his discussion of Church teaching regarding the devil by exploring what the New Testament reveals about the subject. ...read more