Ever wondered about the rules of a Conclave? Why can only cardinals vote? And what does the word “Conclave” mean in the first place? Here's a friendly Q and A to help you out. ...read more

“That is how the name came into my heart: Francis of Assisi. For me, he is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.” (Address to Representatives of the Communications Media, March 16, 2013) We are deeply saddened by the death of our beloved Pope Francis on April ...read more

We join the Holy Father in praying that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times. ...read more

Canadian Catholic News is offering an in-person intensive experience of its popular online course, “Telling Truth in Charity: Introduction to Catholic Journalism” this summer. ...read more

The Office for Interreligious Dialogue and the Dominican Friars of Toronto invite students in grades 9-12 to participate in the 2025 Youth Interfaith Video Contest. ...read more

We join the Holy Father in praying that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other's gifts, even in their differences. ...read more

Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on "Jesus Christ our Hope," as part of the Jubilee 2025. This week, he reflected on the mystery of the Presentation of the Lord and how Mary and Joseph obeyed "the Law of the Lord and [...] all its prescriptions." ...read more

We begin our annual pilgrimage of Lent in faith and hope with the penitential rite of the imposition of ashes. ...read more

We join the Holy Father in praying for young people who feel a call to serve Christ’s mission in the priesthood and religious life. ...read more

Pope Francis invites us to pray for the right to an education for migrants, refugees and those affected by war; that their right to an education, which is necessary to build a better world, may always be respected. ...read more