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Pope Francis Releases Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of JesusIn his latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos (Latin for “He Loves Us”), Pope Francis dedicates this pastoral letter to the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As the Holy Father writes, “His...Posted: Oct-24-2024 -
Message & Resources for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (Sept. 1, 2024)In preparation for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which takes place on September 1, 2024, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development recently released the message for this special occasion from Pope...Posted: Jul-29-2024 -
February 11 is World Day of the SickThis upcoming Sunday, February 11 is recognized globally as World Day of the Sick. As such, the Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto has released a letter to the faithful saying, in part, “I wish to extend...Posted: Feb-09-2024 -
World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human TraffickingToday (February 8) we recognize the annual World Day of Prayer and Reflection Against Human Trafficking. The day coincides with the memorial of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese sister who was enslaved as a child. After praying the Angelus in...Posted: Feb-08-2024 -
Faithful Service Recognized with Papal HonoursThe Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, presented Papal Honours to six people during Mass on November 30 at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica in downtown Toronto. Papal Honours provide an opportunity to recognize individuals who have exhibited...Posted: Dec-01-2023 -
Pope Francis on Solemnity of All Saints: “Holiness is a Gift and a Journey”Pope Francis addressed the faithful pilgrims gathered in Saint Peter’s Square at midday Wednesday, on the Solemnity of All Saints, and spoke about holiness as a gift from God, and as a journey. “Holiness is a gift...Posted: Nov-01-2023 -
Letter and Synthesis Report Issued at Conclusion of First Synod SessionSunday, October 29 marked the end of the first session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, titled the “Synod on Synodality,” with Pope Francis celebrating the closing Mass in St. Peter’s...Posted: Oct-30-2023 -
The 'Art of Accompaniment'November is the month of All Souls, an opportunity to remember and pray for our loved ones who have died. It is also an opportunity to reach out and accompany the bereaved families of our parish communities. Saulina (Sally) Amaral...Posted: Oct-30-2023 -
Pope Declares October 27 to be a Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayer for Peace in the WorldDuring his general audience on Wednesday, His Holiness, Pope Francis declared that Friday, October 27, is to be a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace. The Holy Father invited, "the various Christian confessions, members of other religious...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
Pope Francis Prays for Peace in Middle EastEarlier today, Pope Francis asked for prayers for sustained peace in the Middle East. "I am following apprehensively and sorrowfully what is happening in Israel where the violence has exploded even more ferociously, causing hundreds of deaths and casualties...Posted: Oct-08-2023 -
Pope Publishes Apostolic Exhortation: Laudate DeumOn the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, His Holiness, Pope Francis has released his latest reflection, entitled, “Laudate Deum.” The Apostolic Exhortation follows up on the Holy Father’s 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si’ and focuses...Posted: Oct-04-2023 -
1,500 Catholics Celebrate Solemnity of Saint Michael, Conferral of Pallium Upon Archbishop LeoMore than 1,500 Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Toronto came together on September 29 to celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Michael and the Conferral of the Pallium upon the Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo. 15...Posted: Oct-01-2023 -
Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4, 2023The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and runs through October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s theme is: “Let Justice and...Posted: Aug-31-2023 -
Pope Francis Joins Hundreds of Thousands of Young People in Portugal for World Youth Day 2023Pope Francis has traveled to Portugal to join hundreds of thousands of young people for World Youth Day 2023, hosted by the city of Lisbon. More than 500,000 youth attended the official welcome ceremony with the Holy Father, including...Posted: Aug-04-2023 -
Papal Visit to Canada: Walking Together – One Year LaterThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) looks back on the one-year anniversary of the historic “penitential pilgrimage” of Pope Francis to Canada last summer which marked an important step toward “walking together” in the...Posted: Jul-26-2023 -
Thousands of Canadians Make Pilgrimage to Celebrate World Youth Day with Pope FrancisMore than 5,000 young people from across Canada are setting out to attend World Youth Day taking place in Lisbon, Portugal from August 2 to 6, 2023, according to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB). Michelle Pacheco, a...Posted: Jul-19-2023 -
Pope Francis Announces the Names of 21 New CardinalsOn Sunday, July 9, 2023, Pope Francis announced plans to add 21 new Cardinals to serve the faithful throughout the world. The Holy Father said that he will hold a Consistory on September 30, 2023 for the appointment of the...Posted: Jul-09-2023
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Pope Francis – Blessing of the Pallium for New Metropolitan Archbishops – Including Most Rev. Francis LeoOn June 29, 2023, the Holy Father welcomed 32 Metropolitan Archbishops to Rome, representing shepherds from around the world who have been appointed over the past year to care for the faithful. The Mass, held on the Feast of Sts...Posted: Jun-29-2023 -
Archbishop Leo in Rome for June 29 Mass with Pope Francis – Blessing of the Pallium for World’s Newest Shepherds - Broadcast DetailsOn Thursday, June 29, 2023, His Holiness, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. At the start of the celebration, the Holy Father will bless the pallium that will be worn by metropolitan archbishops...Posted: Jun-28-2023 -
North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Posted: Apr-14-2023
