EP602 | Remembering Pope Francis

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Salt + Light Hour

This week we remember Pope Francis, with several guests who share their thoughts and memories. We will especially remember his contributions in terms of dialogue, synodality, women in the church, seminary formation, his approach to those in the peripheries and the marginalized, and will also remember his historic visit to Canada in 2022. Our guests […]

Preparing for the Papal Visit

Saturday, July 23, 2022

Salt + Light Media

As we get ready for the pope's visit to Canada, we talk to two people helping organize his visit: Archbishop Richard Smith and Fr. Cristino Bouvette.

SLHour Special: Faith in a Time of Crisis:
Financial, Racial, and Moving Forward

Saturday, August 15, 2020

Salt + Light Media

Bishops speak about the financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, responding to racial tensions, and what the Church has to learn from these times.

Faith in a Time of Crisis: Special Interview with Archbishop Richard Smith

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Salt + Light Media

Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton speaks about how COVID-19 is affecting Alberta's economy and how they are coping with the coronavirus pandemic.

The Joy of Love on Catholic Focus

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Deacon Pedro

On April 8, 2016, Pope Francis released the long-awaited post-synodal exhortation, Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love), on the family. A few days later, Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton joined me to explore various themes from the document, as well as to share his experiences in journeying with families through the many challenges they face. We […]

Every Life Matters: An invitation from Archbishop Smith

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Every Life Matters: an invitation from Archbishop Smith from Archdiocese of Edmonton on Vimeo. The issues of suffering and of preparing for death touch every one of us. How do we respond as followers of Jesus Christ? The Archdiocese of Edmonton is undertaking a special initiative to help us explore deeply our Catholic stance against […]

Coast to Coast: February 1 to February 7

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Here’s what’s been making headlines across the country: The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that doctors can help people commit suicide. Reaction has been swift. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops issued this statement. Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton had this to say. On a lighter note, one Saskatchewan sister is playing an important role […]

2013 Plenary Assembly Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: President’s Report

Monday, September 23, 2013

Salt + Light Media

The following is the address given by Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, to his brother bishops at the opening of the plenary assembly of the CCCB. My brother Bishops, guests, and members of our staff, On February 11th of this year, a photographer captured a […]

Archbishop Richard Smith addresses the Knights of Columbus

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Remarks of Most Rev. Richard Smith, Archbishop of Edmonton and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops at the States Dinner of the 131st Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus in San Antonio, Texas, August 6, 2013 Your Eminences and Excellencies, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, Dorian, Brother Knights, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am […]

Canadian bishops celebrate Papal Inauguration

Monday, March 18, 2013

Andrew Santos

On March 19, the Catholic Church celebrates Pope Francis’ election to the papacy with a special Mass of Inauguration. Published below is a message from the Most Reverend Richard Smith, Archbishop of Edmonton and President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. For broadcast times and more information about this historical Mass, visit our dedicated Habemus […]