The canonization of popes John XXIII and John Paul II together in one, historic ceremony was a moment of great joy and thanksgiving for the universal Church. But it was also an opportunity to reflect on the history of the past fifty years, namely, the Second Vatican Council and its ongoing implementation. In this extended ...read more

Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, Archbishop Luigi Bonazzi’s homily at Vancouver’s mega celebration for Two Popes Two Saints on Sunday April 27, 2014. I greet all of you with great joy. I bring and offer each one of you the greetings and paternal affection of Pope Francis. In the communion of the great family that is the ...read more

Today on Perspectives, the Council of Cardinals meets and we talk to Vatican analyst Gerard O’Connell. ...read more

Vatican City – The Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veteran Affairs and head of Canada’s official delegation for the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II, brings greetings on behalf of all Canadians to Pope Francis. ...read more

  Statement by President Obama on the Canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II: Today, Michelle and I join Catholics around the world in celebrating the canonization of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II. The work and witness of both Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II shaped not ...read more

In a recent interview with CBC Radio’s Windsor Morning, Sebastian Gomes spoke about the holiness of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II and explains why canonization is not a declaration of human perfection.  You can listen to the entire interview here: [ca_audio url_mp3=”http://saltandlighttv.org/video/audio/cbc_gomes_1404.mp3″ url_ogg=”” width=”610″ html5=”true” skin=”small” align=”no ...read more

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops joins the Church throughout the world and all people of goodwill in celebrating the canonizations of Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II. The two are wonderful models of holiness. By their canonizations today, they have been recognized as timeless witnesses to the Christian faith. They are examples ...read more

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the canonization of blessed john XXIII and Blessed John Paul II Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement recognizing the canonization of Blessed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II: “Today in Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Francis formally canonized Blessed John XXIII and Blessed ...read more

Here below is the full text in English of Pope Francis’ homily at the mass of Canonization of Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII: At the heart of this Sunday, which concludes the Octave of Easter and which John Paul II wished to dedicate to Divine Mercy, are the glorious wounds of the risen Jesus. ...read more

Pilgrims attend a prayer vigil at the ancient Circus Maximus in Rome April 30, 2011 the eve of the beatification of Pope John Paul II. Today April 27, 2014, Pope Francis will preside over the celebration which will declare both Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints. (CNS photo/Alessia Pierdomenico, Reuters)  ...read more