Evangelization
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Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more
Pope Francis to bishops: The saints spread the Gospel, not a ‘social program’
Pope Francis encouraged Europe’s bishops to introduce people to the joy of an encounter with Jesus. Read more
$1.25M donation will transform University of Maine's Newman Center chapel
The planned renovations include a “quiet, beautiful narthex where one can transition into the presence of God;” different entrances for... Read more
'Eucharistic Revival' to begin in 2022: 'We want to start a fire, not a program'
The bishops of the United States discussed on Friday a program of “Eucharistic Revival” which will aim to foster deeper... Read more
Pope Francis celebrates 500 years of 'the joy of the Gospel' in the Philippines
Pope Francis offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines. Read more
Bishops call for renewed emphasis on faith as Australia marks 200 years of Catholic education
Australia‘s Catholic bishops marked the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in the country this week, calling for continued renewal of... Read more
Pope Francis says Blessed Carlo Acutis is a model for young people to put God first
Pope Francis said Sunday that the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis provides a witness for young people that true happiness... Read more
Cardinal Tagle: Diversity is not ‘an enemy’ of evangelization
Diversity is not a bad thing, Cardinal Luis Tagle said in an interview published Wednesday, noting that dialogue within authentic... Read more
Podcasts, new LGBT ministry win big at Catholic entrepreneurship competition
Several Catholic entrepreneurs this week were awarded $100,000 each as investment in project ideas “that will make a profound impact... Read more
Portland street evangelist: More Bibles ‘prayed with’ than burned at protests
A Portland street evangelist whose Bibles were burned in an Aug. 1 street protest says although he is disappointed that... Read more
Pope Francis: The world needs Catholics who go out, proclaim Jesus
Pope Francis spoke Sunday about the need for Catholics to be active in going out to announce the faith of... Read more
Why Blessed is She's founder says she's blessed
“What makes Blessed is She different is that it’s not about one person, there is no cult of personality. It’s... Read more
Are millennial Christians really killing evangelization?
Millennials are notoriously blamed for being killers of previously-thought-necessary industries and activities: Applebees. Napkins. Golf. Mayonnaise. Lunch. And so on. Read more
Pope Francis on sharing the Christian message in 'reality'
Pope Francis spoke Friday about how the Gospel message must be based in concrete reality, through which Christ himself communicates... Read more
Evangelization must start with encountering Jesus, pope says
Pope Francis on Saturday called for a “free and simple Church” which shares the Gospel without worrying about appearance or... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: The Church belongs to Christ
Following his election as president of the US bishops' conference, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has noted that what... Read more
As Amazon synod nears end, conversations will affect situations elsewhere
As the Amazon Synod considers the evangelization—and exploitation—of indigenous Amazonian tribes, the conversation reflects as well on what is happening... Read more
Pope Francis: Synodality brought pagans to 'reject idolatry'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up “a very lively controversy” as the... Read more
On World Mission Day, pope urges Catholics to share Christ's love with all
Jesus Christ desires that all people know him and his love, and every Catholic has the mission of sharing this... Read more
Bishop in Brazil says he will ordain women to diaconate if pope permits it
A bishop participating in the Vatican’s Amazon Synod said Saturday he would ordain women in his communities as deacons if... Read more
