EP602 | Remembering Pope Francis

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Salt + Light Hour

This week we remember Pope Francis, with several guests who share their thoughts and memories. We will especially remember his contributions in terms of dialogue, synodality, women in the church, seminary formation, his approach to those in the peripheries and the marginalized, and will also remember his historic visit to Canada in 2022. Our guests […]

When a Pope Dies: Interview with Vatican Journalist Javier Martinez-Brocal

Friday, April 25, 2025

Salt + Light Hour

Deacon Pedro speaks with Vatican Journalist, Javier Martinez Brocal, author of “Conclave, The Rules for Electing the Next Pope”, and learns what happens during the Sede Vacante period” after a pope dies, including the changes to the rites of the Vacancy of the Apostolic See, announced by Pope Francis in November 2024. This interview first […]

Luce, the Vatican’s viral cartoon mascot

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Maria Montemayor

Luce (pronounced Lu-chay) wears a yellow raincoat representing the Vatican flag, a rosary around her neck, and mud-stained boots. Her raincoat protects her from the elements and symbolizes journeying through life’s storms.

Fr. Guerrero on Holy See Financial Statement: New steps forward in transparency, sustainability

Friday, August 5, 2022

Vatican News

The prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy speaks to Vatican Media about the Holy See’s Financial Statement for 2021, noting a 3 million Euro deficit compared to the 33 million projected. He says the time for sacrifices has not yet ended, as the Holy See record positive progress but still has to divest some […]

COVID-19 epidemic: What has the Vatican done so far?

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Matteo Ciofi

Pope Francis and others at the Vatican have been taking practical measures to help those affected by COVID-19. Matteo gives us the view from Rome.

Good Friday Way of the Cross led by Pope Francis

Thursday, April 18, 2019

Salt + Light Media

Good Friday and Way of the Cross Led by Pope Francis - April 18, 2019.

"Urbi et Orbi" Address of Pope Francis for Christmas Day 2018

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

Salt + Light Media

At 12:00 noon today, Solemnity of the Lord’s Nativity, Pope Francis delivered his annual “Urbi et Orbi” address (to the city and the world) from the Central balcony of the Vatican Basilica. Before imparting the Blessing, the Pope addressed the traditional Christmas message to the faithful present in St Peter’s Square and to those who […]

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Christmas Mass at Night on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth – December 24, 2018

Monday, December 24, 2018

Salt + Light Media

Pope Francis’ Homily at the Christmas Mass at Night on the Solemnity of the Lord’s Birth – December 24, 2018 At 9:30 this evening in the Vatican Basilica, Pope Francis presided at the “Mass of the Night” on the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord 2018. During the celebration of the Eucharist, after the […]