Pope Francis in Trieste: welcoming and integrating migrants

Saturday, July 6, 2024

Matthew Neugebauer

On Sunday, July 7, Pope Francis will make a pastoral visit to Trieste, where he looks to continue his appeal for generous and inclusive migration policies.

A Catholic take on the Canadian election

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Benjamin Boivin

What can Catholics make of the recent Canadian election? Benjamin Boivin gives some helpful insights and ponders the future of Canadian politics.

How can faith and politics meet in today’s world? An interview with John Milloy

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Salt + Light Media

John Milloy offers a perspective on the relationship between faith and today's political realities from a politician’s point of view.

Book review: Politics and Faith in a Polarized World

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Benjamin Boivin

How can political activity remain viable for a Catholic person of good will in an increasingly polarized society?

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?

Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 52nd World Day of Peace

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Read the full text of the Message of the Holy Father for the 52nd Day World Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2019 on the theme: Good politics is at the service of Peace.

Pope Francis Announces Theme for 50th World Day of Peace

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Non-Violence: A Style of Politics for Peace «Non-Violence: A Style of Politics for Peace». This is the title of the Message for the 50th World Day of Peace, the fourth of Pope Francis. Violence and Peace are at the origin of two opposite ways to building society. The proliferation of hotbeds of violence produces most serious […]

The Funniness of Faith

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Immediately following the conclusion of Pope Francis’ whirlwind visit to Mexico this week, I switched over to CNN to get caught up on the US presidential race. As troublesome as it can be to watch things like last night’s GOP Town Hall from Greenville, South Carolina, I stuck it out, and near the end of […]

Connect5: Fr. Patrick Ryan, SJ on ISIS, Boko Haram and the power of education

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Salt + Light Media

An expert in Arabic and Islamic studies examines ISIS and Boko Haram and explains how Western nations should respond to Islamic extremism. 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 relevant […]

Connect5: Tony Spence on polarization in the church

Wednesday, November 18, 2015

Salt + Light Media

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 […]