Deacon-structing Dedication Feasts

Monday, November 9, 2020

Deacon Pedro

In our Catholic tradition, we have four feasts celebrating the dedication of churches in Rome. Deacon Pedro explains why.

"What I’m Reading" Wednesday: The Fisherman’s Tomb

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Allyson Kenny

Read Allyson Kenny's book review on The Fisherman's Tomb: The True Story of the Vatican's Secret Search by John O'Neill.

Easter Vigil Homily of Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Read the Easter Vigil Homily of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica; Order of Service and details for Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Mass.

Pope Francis’ Homily at Penitential Service
in St. Peter’s Basilica

Friday, March 9, 2018

Salt + Light Media

At 5:00 this afternoon in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided over the Rite of Reconciliation of several penitents with individual confession and absolution. Below is the homily pronounced by the Holy Father during the Liturgy of the Word of today’s Penitential celebration.

Pope Francis in Asia; Michael Keaton, Andy Warhol – Catholic?

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Noel Ocol

Welcome to S+L’s Weekly News Round-Up. As the Director of Marketing and Communications here at S+L, many interesting Catholic news stories and articles come across my desk on a daily basis. Some of them we’ll cover on our different television programs and others I’d like to share with you on this blog. Enjoy! So the Holy […]

Pope Francis’ Homily for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On January 1, the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, Pope Francis celebrated Solemn Mass in the Basilica of Saint Peter. Below, please find the complete text of the Pope’s homily for the Mass: Today we are reminded of the words of blessing which Elizabeth spoke to the Virgin Mary: “Blessed are you among […]

Pope Francis’ Homily at Christmas Midnight Mass

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Salt + Light Media

December 24, 2014 At 9:30 p.m. Rome time, Pope Francis presides at the Christmas Midnight Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. The full text of his homily is found below. “The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land […]

Millions to adore Blessed Sacrament this Sunday

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Kris Dmytrenko

This Sunday, Pope Francis will join millions for an hour of prayer with the Blessed Sacrament. The initiative, called Worldwide Eucharistic Adoration, is part of the festivities of the Year of Faith invoked by Benedict XVI. In sync with St. Peter’s Basilica, where Pope Francis will be present, parishes around the world will hold their […]

Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil homily

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Salt + Light Media

Preaching at the first Easter Vigil of his pontificate, Pope Francis urged us not to be closed to the newness that God wants to bring into our lives. The Holy Father said that nothing remains as it was before, not only in the lives of the women at the tomb, but also in our own […]

Good Friday homily by Papal Preacher

Friday, March 29, 2013

Salt + Light Media

In a solemn liturgy that began with Pope Francis prostrating himself before the Cross, the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion was held today in the Vatican’s St. Peter’s Basilica. Following tradition, the Good Friday homily was given by the Preacher to the Papal Household, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, OFM Cap. The Capuchin father’s message is titled, […]