Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day 2022

Monday, October 17, 2022

Pope Francis

Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Day on Oct 23, 2022 was released in January 2022. In the message, the Holy Father mentions how World Mission Day offers us the opportunity to commemorate several important events in the Church’s life and mission. Pope Francis’ Message for World Mission Day 2022 “You shall be my witnesses” […]

Message of Pope Francis for the 92nd World Mission Day

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Read the Message of Pope Francis for the 92nd World Mission Day: 'Together with young people, let us bring the Gospel to all.'

Message from His Grace Christian Lépine, Archbishop of Montreal, after the tragedy that occurred in Toronto

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Read the full text of the Message from Most Reverend Archbishop Lépine after the tragedy that occurred in Toronto on April 23, 2018: "Every Human Life Has a Story/"

Pope Francis’ message for Lent 2104

Monday, March 3, 2014

Alicia Ambrosio

Below is Pope Francis’ message to the faithful for Lent, 2014. Dear Brothers and Sisters, As Lent draws near, I would like to offer some helpful thoughts on our path of conversion as individuals and as a community. These insights are inspired by the words of Saint Paul: “For you know the grace of our […]

Message of Benedict XVI for the World Day of the Sick 2013

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Carlos Ferreira

Below is the text of the Holy Father’s message for the World Day of the Sick which will take place February 11, 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters, 1. On 11 February 2013, the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Twenty-first World Day of the Sick will be solemnly celebrated at the Marian Shrine […]

Papal Message for 130th Knights Supreme Convention

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Andrew Santos

Hello from California! Members of our team, including CEO Fr. Thomas Rosica, are on the ground here in Anaheim for what promises to be an exciting Knights convention! For more information concerning our coverage, visit our online page for detailed events and times. Listed below is a letter sent by Pope Benedict’s secretary of state, Cardinal […]

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Salt + Light Media

Sunday, April 29 is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pope Benedict XVI wrote this letter about this year’s day of prayer. Dear Brothers and Sisters, The 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which will be celebrated on 29 April 2012, the Fourth Sunday of Easter, prompts us to meditate on the theme: […]

Message for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Andrew Santos

Below is Pope Benedict XVI’s message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. It will be celebrated in the Universal Church on April 29, which is the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The message is dated Oct. 18, however, it was released by the Vatican Feb. 13. Dear Brothers and Sisters, The 49th World Day of […]

Truth, proclamation and authenticity of life in the digital age

Monday, January 24, 2011

Matthew Harrison

Today marks the feast of St. Francis de Sales, who also happens to be the patron saint of journalists. It is on this day that the Pope traditionally publishes his message for the World Day of Communications. This year, the message takes the theme “Truth, proclamation and authenticity of life in the digital age.” In […]