For the Jubilee of Hope, there are designated local pilgrimage sites in every country, and Canada is no exception. How is a local pilgrimage site determined? The local bishop can designate any parish, shrine, or basilica in his territory as a Jubilee Year pilgrimage site.
On this special edition of the SLHOUR we remember the first 34 years of World Youth Days, and we hear theme songs from Buenos Aires to Panama.
In honour of the birthday of Padre Pio, we present you with this article written by Dr. Ines Angeli Murzaku on the occasion of the pilgrimage of his major relic to Boston in 2016.
Read the english Working Translation of Pope Francis' Prayer by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB. for the Ways of the Cross Ceremony in Rome. March 30, 2018.
Rev. John G. McDonald helps us understand the mission of The Pontifical North American College through several interviews with young seminarians. In relation to the 2018 Synod being focused on young people, faith and discernment, this video builds on the importance of engaging young people in faith, and how crucial it is to instill the […]
This information is provided courtesy of the Holy See Press Office. List of Cardinals in alphabetical order. List of Cardinals in order of Age. List of Cardinals according to Nations and in order of Age. Graph: Distribution of Cardinal electors and non-electors. Graph: Distribution of Cardinals according to role. Composition of Cardinals according to geographical […]
The Gospel passage we have just heard (cf. Lk 6:27-36) is often referred to as the “Sermon on the Plain”. After choosing the Twelve, Jesus came down with his disciples to a great multitude of people who were waiting to hear him and to be healed. The call of the Apostles is linked to this […]
When he was elected, Fr. Arturo Sosa was surprised. He said, “I have the feeling I’ll need so much help. It is a big challenge”. But the challenges awaiting him do not weigh only on his shoulders. He will do his best, as he’s expressed “it is not the work of one person, but the work […]
At the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father went to the new Fiera di Roma this morning to greet the participants in the annual congress organized by the European Society of Cardiology, in which 35,000 specialists from 140 countries are taking part. The Pope was scheduled to arrive at […]
There were significant resignations and several important nominations behind Vatican walls this week. The long expected retirement of Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi finally came to pass. As well some high anticipated appointments were finally made and they speak volumes about the new Roman Curia. After ten years at the head of the Holy See […]