Salt + Light Television is pleased to be the only broadcaster in Canada to bring you Pope Benedict XVI’s liturgies from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Liturgical Ceremonies presided by His Holiness Benedict XVI during March and April

World Youth Day - St. Peter’s Square
Thursday March 25, 2:00pm ET (In Italian), 8:00pm ET (In English)

Pope Benedict XVI gathers with the youth of Rome to hear their stories, answer their questions, lead a meditation, and encourage them on their Christian journey. This year the Holy Father also helps the young people of Rome prepare for the international World Youth Day gathering that will happen in Madrid in 2011. Salt + Light brings you full coverage.

Palm Sunday and the Passion of the Lord - St. Peter’s Square
Sunday March 28, 3:30am ET, 12:30am PT

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates Palm Sunday liturgy with the faithful in St. Peter’s Square. The liturgy includes a procession recalling Jesus’ arrival into Jerusalem and the blessing of the palms.

Mass in memory of John Paul II – St. Peter’s Square
Monday March 29, 12:00pm ET, 9:00am PT

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates a mass marking the fifth anniversary of the death of John Paul II. The late Pope John Paul II died April 2, 2005 at the age of 84. Because this year April 2 is Good Friday the Holy See has anticipated the Mass of Suffrage.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Basilica of St. John Lateran
Thursday April 1, 11:30am ET 8:30am PT

Pope Benedict XVI goes to the Cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of St. John Lateran to begin the Easter Triduum by celebrating the Mass of the Lord’s Supper with the traditional washing of the feet.

Good Friday-Celebration of the Lord's Passion- St. Peter's Basilica
Friday April 2, 11:00 am ET

Pope Benedict XVI leads the Good Friday service comemmorating the Christ's passion and death.

Good Friday Way of the Cross – Roman Coliseum
Friday April 2, 3:15 pm ET 12:15pm PT

A Roman Good Friday tradition, the Holy Father presides over the Via Crucis, or Way of the Cross at the Roman Coliseum. Join with the faithful of Rome in following the Holy Father on the solemn Way of the Cross.

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil - St. Peter’s Basilica
Saturday April 3 , 3:00pm ET

Pope Benedict XVI presides over the Easter Vigil celebrating the resurrection of the Lord. During the mass the Holy Father will also administer the sacraments of initiation to those who are being received into the church.

Easter Sunday – St. Peter’s Square
Sunday April 4
Mass at 4:15 am ET 1:15am PT
Urbi et Orbi Blessing 6:00am ET 3:00am PT