#TFImoments: Jordan Denari Duffner and the pope’s outreach to non-Catholics

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Sebastian Gomes

In this #TFImoment, author Jordan Denari Duffner looks at Pope Francis' relationship with non-Catholics and what we can all learn from him.

How do we dialogue with Muslims?

Friday, February 17, 2017

Deacon Pedro

In countries where the majority of the population is of Christian background, the question of dialogue with Muslims may not be such a pressing one. Although this very question is in the minds of many, especially now with the influx of refugees from the Middle East. It is also a question that is important for […]

The Living Stones of Quebeibeh – #SLPilgrimage

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Alicia Ambrosio

Fr. Rosica with one of the residents of Qubeibeh. The unofficial theme of Salt + Light’s 12 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land was “Living Stones.” For every biblical site visited, there was a visit to a place where Christians are currently putting the Gospel into action. The combination of the ancient and new Christian […]

Pope Francis’ Homily at Mass of the Lord’s Supper in Refugee Centre

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis celebrated the Missa in coena Domini – the Mass of the Lord’s Supper – on Thursday, leading the Church of Rome into the sacred Paschal Triduum that culminates in the great Easter Vigil in the night between Holy Saturday and Resurrection Sunday. This year, the Holy Father celebrated the Lord’s Supper at a […]

Coast to Coast: November 29 to December 5

Friday, December 4, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

Another week has come to an end. Here is a look at what we’ve been reading about across the country: The diocese of Whitehorse has a new bishop: Fr. Hector Vila, a Neocatecumenal priest from Toronto. In Edmonton, Christians and Muslims are working together to show the wider community it is more than possible to […]

Pope In Kenya: Address during Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Thursday, November 26, 2015, Pope Francis met with leaders and members of multiple faiths for the Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting in Kenya. Read the full text of the Holy Father’s address below: Address of His Holiness Pope Francis Ecumenical and Interreligious Meeting, Nairobi, Apostolic Nunciature Thursday, 26 November 2015 Dear Friends, I am grateful for […]

Out On the Road Again – Francis to Bosnia

Monday, February 2, 2015

Stefan Slovak

During his Angelus Address on Sunday, Pope Francis announced that he would be making a one day trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina this coming June. It appears the Holy Father has an appetite for difficult cases, as the former Yugoslav republic is no walk in the park. Most will recall the Bosnian War that broke out following […]

The potential unifier: Pope Francis and the Mid East

Friday, September 26, 2014

Salt + Light Media

Sebastian Gomes, Salt + Light writer/producer/director of The Francis Effect, gives us a glimpse into filming the documentary: There’s no way to sugarcoat it: the current situation in the Middle East is catastrophic, and there’s no end in sight. It’s a volatile mix of religious, political, historical, ethnic, social and economic elements all firing at the […]

Pope in Lebanon: Address to Young People

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Salt + Light Media

Pope Benedict XVI is known to have a special place in his heart for young people. Following his meeting with government officials, he delivered an address to young people gathered on the square in front of the Maronite Patriarchate at Bkerke. Published below is a copy of his official text. Your Beatitude, Brother Bishops, Dear […]

A Synod convoked to Restore Order in the Tower of Babel

Monday, November 1, 2010

Rita Sawaya

A Synod convoked to Restore Order in the Tower of Babel The Synod of Bishops for the Middle East was convoked to give hope not only to the Catholic Churches of the Middle East, but to all the peoples of the Middle East: Christians, Muslims and Jews. It is a unique historic opportunity to restore order in today's Tower of Babel.