Pope Francis’ Homily at the Opening Mass 2023 | Synod on Synodality

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Pope Francis

The Gospel we have just heard is preceded by the account of a difficult moment in Jesus’ mission, which we might call one of “pastoral desolation.”

Saints and their furry and feathered friends

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Kristina Glicksman

St. Francis of Assisi is famous for his love for all God's creatures. But do you know these other stories of saints who befriended animals?

The Sultan and the Saint

Monday, February 4, 2019

Allyson Kenny

As the Fifth Crusade raged along the Nile, two famous holy men met. Read about the encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil.

#TFImoments: The legacy of Pope Francis began to unfold on March 13, 2013

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Sebastian Gomes

In this #TFI Moment, Franciscan Fr. Dan Horan explores how Pope Francis follows the example of his namesake: St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis on trial: Lessons for the synod

Thursday, October 4, 2018

Kristina Glicksman

St. Francis once stripped naked in public and renounced his father. What relevance do his actions have for the current synod? Read this blog and find out.

“Pope Francis – A Man of His Word” Movie Review

Saturday, May 19, 2018

Richard Valenti

Read a review from Richard Valenti, Salt+Light's Senior Editor, who attended an advance screening of "Pope Francis – A Man of His Word."

In Solidarity with Amatrice

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

Last Tuesday, on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to the areas affected by the earthquake last August. The Holy Father arrived in Amatrice, before going to Arquata, Accumoli and Pescara del Tronto, explaining his visit with these words: “I thought long and hard […]

Assisi: History in the Making

Friday, September 23, 2016

Matteo Ciofi

It was October 27, 1986 when St. John Paul II gathered in the same place with the religious leaders of the world to promote peace in the name of dialogue. No more than 100 people gathered, a number which today has multiplied by five. The meeting was attended by 50 representatives of Christian Churches, including […]

Pope Francis travels to Assisi for the Anniversary of the Pardon

Thursday, August 4, 2016

Salt + Light Media

At 3:40 pm this afternoon, Pope Francis left the Vatican from the heliport in the Vatican gardens to travel to Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, on the occasion of the eighth centenary of the Pardon of Assisi. Upon landing on the sports field “Migaghelli” in Santa Maria degli Angeli, the Pope was welcomed by […]

Pope Francis 2016 Lenten Message

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis released his 2016 Lenten Message based on the verse ” I desire mercy, and not sacrifice” (Mt 9:13). Read the full text of his message, titled ‘The works of mercy on the road of the Jubilee,’ below: “I desire mercy, and not sacrifice” (Mt 9:13). The works of mercy on the road of […]