Besides drawing some 475 delegates, the Catholic Media Convention in Toronto brought a number of representatives from the Vatican. The president emeritus of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication, John Cardinal Foley was in attendance (for those keeping track, he’s now the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem). His ...read more

We’re less than 24 hours away from the official start of the Catholic Media Convention here in Toronto, but Salt + Light has already experienced a flurry of activity. Today we welcomed Cardinal John Foley, the former president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communication and the current Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of ...read more

Pope Benedict XVI’s trip to the United States last month evoked many comparisons between the current Pontiff, and that of his predecessor, John Paul II. It was unavoidable — John Paul II was much beloved, was Pope for nearly thirty years, and touched the hearts of millions. But it’s also not fair to compare the ...read more

[This blog entry comes from Michael L. Knox, a Jesuit Scholastic in Toronto. He has helped Salt + Light with our short interstitials “Moments in Church History,” and offers this reflection on Sunday’s solemnity.] In recent weeks, Christian communities around the world gathered during the Easter Triduum to celebrate the passion, the death, and the ...read more

This Saturday, May 3rd, Salt + Light Television will broadcast a special live event from Rome. Pope Benedict XVI will join in the recitation of the Holy Rosary from the Basilica of Saint Mary Major. The event will start around 12 ET with English and French translation. There will be an afternoon repeat at 3:30pm ...read more

Though most countries celebrate the feast of our Lord’s Ascension today, in Canada that solemnity is transfered from the traditional Thursday to the following Sunday. That means liturgically, the Canadian Church celebrates the optional memorial of St. Joseph the Worker today. On this feast I am always reminded of a wooden statue of St. Joseph ...read more

The Holy Father preached an incredible homily during the Mass from Yankee Stadium on Sunday. It masterfully brought together the different themes Pope Benedict touched on in his addresses and homilies during the past six days. It’s a wonderful summary of his Apostolic Voyage — a message of joy, of faith, and a challenge to ...read more

Pope Benedict XVI arrived in New York Friday morning and was whisked away to the United Nations Headquarters, where he delivered a historic address to the General Assembly. ...read more

This Saturday in Toronto is the Lift Jesus Higher Rally. Come on out, bring a friend, and join the eight thousand plus that make this fantastic annual event from Catholic Renewal Ministries an occasion to celebrate our Catholic faith and worship the Lord! Click HERE for all the details including speakers, the youth rally, and ...read more

Just a reminder, as mentioned here last week, Mothering, Full of Grace is pre-empted this week for coverage of the Papal Visit to the United States. A new episode will air April 23rd, stay tuned to the blog for more information next week. For a listing of Salt + Light’s Papal coverage — click HERE, ...read more