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   Votive candles in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, Israel.

Bishop details secrecy of Christian conversions in Lebanon

Feb 12, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

According to a local bishop, numerous conversions of Muslims to Christianity occur every year in Lebanon but the true number... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall on June 7, 2013

'Poison' of jealousy destroys communities, stresses Pope

Jan 23, 2014

By Elise Harris

In his daily homily Pope Francis warned against the dangers of envy, explaining that it is a sin which fosters... Read more

Jeanette Meyer.

Post-abortive woman finds healing, offers hope for unplanned pregnancies

Feb 10, 2013

The year was 1969,  three years before abortion became legal in America.  Read more

Monsignor Jeffrey N. Steenson.

Leader of Anglican ordinariate recalls joy of first year

Nov 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Almost a year after being appointed to shepherd Anglican communities seeking to join the Catholic Church, Monsignor Jeffrey N. Steenson... Read more

(L to R) Steve Gunning as Deputy Kilgore, John Menchion as Elmo Tate, John Brooks as Claude Newman, Maria Vargo as Sister Lucy and Andy Fitzgerald as Father Robert O'Leary.

Play tells story of death row inmate's Marian visions

Oct 16, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The story of a Mississippi death row inmate who admitted his guilt and converted to the Catholic faith after seeing... Read more

Legendary NHL referee Kerry Fraser poses with his award and Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield on Oct. 9, 2012.

Former NHL referee recalls how God changed his heart

Oct 14, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Legendary referee Kerry Fraser is known for his trademark hairstyle and holds the record for most National Hockey League games... Read more

Poet Sally Read speaks with CNA in Rome on July 24, 2012.

Former atheist poet reveals details of her Catholic conversion

Jul 27, 2012

“Until two years ago, I was a really committed atheist and I really hated the Catholic Church,” said poet Sally... Read more

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Pope examines why Latin American Catholics join evangelical churches

Jun 22, 2012

Pope Benedict believes that Catholics who convert to evangelical Christianity often do so because they experience a lack of fervor,... Read more

A screenshot of Leah Libresco's last post on the Patheos atheist portal.

Author of atheist blog announces she will become Catholic

Jun 20, 2012

Blogger Leah Libresco, known for writing about ethics and religion from her perspective as an atheist, announced June 18 that... Read more