Pope Francis invites Catholics and Marian Shrines around the world to dedicate the month of May to a marathon of prayer for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May Day each year, the Conseil Église et Société (“Council on Church and Society”) of the Québec Assembly of Catholic Bishops offers a message of support to workers. This year’s message is marked by the ordeal of the COVID-19 pandemic and is driven by awareness of the many challenges that economic and social recovery will pose for our society, viewed in light of Jesus Christ’s Gospel message about solidarity and justice.

The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life announces the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly under the theme “I am with you always.”

ACAT, Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture, will soon be celebrating the 35th anniversary of its activity in Canada. Coordinator Nancy Labonté offers a portrait of this organization its advocacy efforts for the respect of human dignity in its many dimensions.

Starting April 22, 2021, the new paid digital streaming service, Salt + Light Plus, will be available through their website, Roku, and Amazon Fire TV.