Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the College of Cardinals, and the Conclave
Novena For Pope Francis
The College of Cardinals has initiated a period of nine days of mourning, beginning on 26 April 2025 and ending on 4 May 2025. During this time the following novena may be prayed.
Join Us In Praying For The Repose Of The Soul Of Pope Francis
We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis as we give thanks for his life of service as our faithful shepherd. All are welcome to join the Archdiocese of Toronto in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis through two liturgical gatherings that will take place on Tuesday, April 22: Tuesday, ...
Pray For The Repose Of The Soul Of The Holy Father
Statement from Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Following the death of Pope Francis April 21, 2025 Our Catholic family worldwide is in mourning following the death of our spiritual father, Pope Francis. Since 2013, our shepherd has guided the flock lovingly and served as a global ambassador of peace, hope and love. The Holy Father’s humility, compassion ...
The Easter Vigil – From Darkness To Light
The Easter Vigil, held on Holy Saturday evening, is a profound and rich liturgy, moving us from the darkness to light, from death to life. This night is a powerful reminder of God's enduring promise of liberation and the ultimate triumph of Christ's Resurrection over sin and death. The Vigil unfolds in four distinct parts, each laden with significance. ...
Easter Message From His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. The greatest liturgical celebration of the Church is of course Easter. The enthusiastic and traditional greeting on Easter morning and throughout the Easter Octave is: Christus surréxit! - Surréxit vere, allelúja (“Christ is risen!” - “He is risen indeed, Alleluia!”) – and it fills us with ...
Good Friday – Passion Of Our Lord
On Friday, April 18, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at the 3 p.m. Good Friday service at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Considered the holiest day of the year for Christians worldwide, Good Friday recounts the death of Jesus through the reading of the Passion. A central part of our gathering on Good Friday is also the ...
Holy Thursday – Mass Of The Lord’s Supper
Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto presided at Holy Thursday Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Holy Thursday marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the three day period that commemorates the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus. It is also referred to as Maundy Thursday – Maundy means commandment. On Holy Thursday, we recall that: Christ instituted ...