"A Church in Crisis" Documentary Premieres Tonight on Salt + Light

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Salt + Light Media

This new documentary from CNS is a must-see for anyone looking to educate themselves about what can be done to find healing and demand greater accountability in the wake of the sex abuse scandal.

John Thavis in studio to discuss Amoris Laetitia and more

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

Perspectives: The Weekly Edition Catholic Update with John Thavis Friday, May 6th at 7:00pmET A month after the release of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (the Joy of Love), renowned Catholic journalist and author John Thavis is in studio to break down the contentious issues and discuss the implications of this new magisterial teaching. […]

Connect5: John Mulderig on bringing a Christian perspective to films

Thursday, February 4, 2016

Salt + Light Media

CNS media reviewer and film critic John Mulderig discusses the importance of a “Catholic” review and why no film should be off limits. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning something […]

Connect5: Tony Spence on polarization in the church

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

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CNS Director and Editor-in-Chief Tony Spence looks at political polarization in the Church, plus the growing trend of Catholic news in the secular press. How are you going to spend the next five minutes of your time? You could browse social media or check your email, but how about meeting a fascinating person and learning […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Laudato Si’

Friday, June 19, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

The pope’s ecology encyclical, Laudato Si, was finally, officially released this week. The label “ecology” does not fully capture the breadth and depth of what Pope Francis discusses in the document. He does outline the problems with our planet, but shows how climate issues cannot be disconnected from human issues like poverty, migration and quality […]

Catholicism and the Challenge of Ecology

Friday, June 19, 2015

Salt + Light Media

Prior to the release of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, experts reflect on the history and significance of the church’s role in promoting stewardship of creation. Videos courtesy of Catholic News Service.

The Sistine Chapel opens to VIPs: Vatican Connections – March 27, 2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

This week we focus on the details of the upcoming Holy Week liturgies. Catholic News Service has details on how Pope Francis and the Diocese of Rome are helping Christians in two areas where Christians have been hit hard with persecution: Iraq and Nigeria. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Holy Week and Easter approached, Pope […]

Meet the Cardinals: Luigi De Magistris

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

by Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The day Pope Francis announced he would be making Italian Archbishop Luigi De Magistris a cardinal, the archbishop was doing what he usually did in retirement on Sundays: He was administering the sacrament of confession in the cathedral of Cagliari, his hometown. The cardinal-designate, who […]

Meet the Cardinals: Julio Duarte Langa

Friday, February 13, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

By Lise Alves Catholic News Service SAO PAULO, Brazil (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Julio Duarte Langa, retired bishop of Xai-Xai, Mozambique, is best known for staying close to his congregation and always looking out for the poorest in his community. “He is a true pastor,” said Auxiliary Bishop Joao Hatoa Nunes of Maputo, Mozambique. “While others […]

Meet the Cardinals: Luis Hector Villalba

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

By David Agren Catholic News Service MEXICO CITY (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Luis Hector Villalba of Tucuman, Argentina, was watching the Angelus prayer from the Vatican on television Jan. 4 when he heard Pope Francis — an old colleague and countryman — read his name as one of 20 new cardinals. He then went to the […]