Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service

Pope Francis speaks in an interview about President Joe Biden, gun violence in the U.S., and his tentative post-retirement plans - if the time comes.

What happened? Thoughts on the 2016 US Presidential Election

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

The evening of Tuesday, November 8, 2016 is now one of those historic dates that millions of people will never forget. Putting aside any personal opinions or feelings, watching the election unfold was utterly confounding. Only one thing united Americans that evening; one penetrating question swelled in the minds of supporters of Mrs. Clinton and […]

KofC Presents Marching for Life Around the World

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Salt + Light Media

In anticipation of the National March for Life to take place on Capitol Hill on Friday, January 22, 2016, despite the impending winter storm, the Knights of Columbus released a video highlighting various Marches for Life from all across the globe. See the video below for glimpses of the Pro-Life movement from the United States, […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Recap of Pope In US

Friday, October 2, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

This week brings two big new items: the analysis of Pope Francis trip to Cuba and the United States, and the upcoming opening of the Synod of Bishops on the family. Below are links to some articles well worth reading for a well rounded picture of both. The Cuba – US trip was by all […]

Pope In US: Address to Joint Session of US Congress, Washington DC

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Thursday, September 23, 2015, Pope Francis addressed a joint session of congress. Below, find the full text of his prepared remarks. Address to the Joint Session of the United States Congress United States Capitol, Washington Thursday, 24 September 2015 Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear Friends, I am most grateful for […]

Pope In US: Homily During Canonization Mass of St. Junipero Serra

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, September 23, 2015, Pope Francis celebrated the Canonization Mass of St. Junipero Serra at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Please see below for the full prepared text of his homily. Holy Mass and Canonization of Blessed Junípero Serra Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington […]

Pope In US: Address During Welcoming Ceremony at White House

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Salt + Light Media

On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Pope Francis was welcomed to the White House by President Barack Obama. Below you will find the full text of his prepared remarks. Welcome Ceremony The White House, Washington Wednesday, 23 September 2015 Mr. President, I am deeply grateful for your welcome in the name of all Americans. As the son […]

Pope Francis’ Missal for Trip to Cuba & USA (In Parts)

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis is set to embark on a 9 day Apostolic Voyage to Cuba and the U.S.A, in what will be the longest trip for the Pontiff since his election as Pope. Pope Francis’s visit will include multiple masses, prayer vigils, meetings with religious communities and public and private addresses. Salt + Light will be providing […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Papal Visit to Cuba

Friday, September 4, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

With 18 days to go before his plane touches down on U.S. soil, the U.S. media is focusing on the places the pope will visit in their country, how to get tickets and where to buy pope memorabilia. At the same time a much different church is quietly preparing to welcome Pope Francis to Cuba. […]

Behind Vatican Walls: Pope Francis in Cuba and US

Friday, July 24, 2015

Alicia Ambrosio

With one papal trip barely over, attention is already turning to the next papal trip: Cuba and the U.S. The official schedule was released at the end of June. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops released the theme and logo of that portion of the trip some time ago. The motto is “Love is our […]