Getting out to vote: A question of conscience for the common good

Friday, April 25, 2025

Julian Paparella

While the hearts and minds of Catholics around the world are turning towards the Vatican to mourn Pope Francis and prepare for the Church's future, Canadians also have a sacred responsibility to vote on April 28 for those who will guide our nation moving forward.

The election and the civilization of love | Love Digest

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Julian Paparella

As Canadians go to the polls for a federal election once again, what role does faith play in our political choices?

America votes: How a deeper reflection on conscience was unexpectedly triggered in the Catholic mindset

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

What is left to say ahead of the historic election for the next president of the United States of America? Our neighbours to the south head to the voting booths on Tuesday to make a decision that will set one of two very different courses for the next four years and the stakes couldn’t be […]

Interactive design: How a pope is elected

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Salt + Light Media

If you click the image above, you will be led to an interactive media element showing you the details of the upcoming Papal Conclave. This is really cool and full of fascinating information. This makes learning about the upcoming conclave fun. Source: vaticaninsider.lastampa.it/en/the-vatican/come-si-elegge-il-papa * Please consider donating to Salt + Light this Lent

Moving forward in politics

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Andrew Santos

As we wrap up another federal election (notably the fourth one in almost seven years), I would like to offer a few thoughts and tidbits about what I consider to be, the most exciting election I’ve seen in my time. I ‘ve always had a simple yet realistic idea that Canadians would elect either a […]

Bishops emphasize five priorities for voters

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Kris Dmytrenko

It’s becoming a common affliction across Canada: election fatigue. But as the country gets ready for its fourth federal election in seven years, the Church is reminding us just what is at stake. Hours after the government fell last week, the Canadian bishops released their 2011 Federal Election Guide. They want the faithful to evaluate […]

Faith leaders to MPs: ‘It’s time for leadership’

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Kris Dmytrenko

In Ottawa, speculation is growing about a possible spring election. When the federal campaign officially begins, religious leaders want poverty reduction to be front and centre. On Monday and Tuesday, a coalition of faith leaders met with 15 Members of Parliament in Ottawa. Their ambitious goal was to launch a national conversation about poverty. The […]

CNS Video: New USCCB President explains break with tradition

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Kris Dmytrenko

There are few better stewards of tradition than the Catholic Church. Even in matters unrelated to faith, morals or liturgy, precedence isn’t taken lightly. One example has been the practice of electing a president of the national bishops’ conference. These elections rarely garner much press because, following tradition, it is assumed that the vice-president will […]