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Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the US.

Be missionary disciples of Christ, apostolic nuncio encourages US bishops

Nov 13, 2017

By Carl Bunderson

On the opening day of the US bishops' plenary assembly, Archbishop Christophe Pierre addressed the gathering, encouraging them to prioritize... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron. Courtesy of DeChant-Hughes Public Relations.

How to evangelize like Bishop Barron

Nov 9, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Facebook headquarters might be a surprising place to find a Catholic bishop giving a talk.  Read more

Pope Francis meets with the homeless during a Jubilee audience on Nov. 11, 2016.

Pope Francis: Evangelization is about knowing the human heart

Sep 29, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, Pope Francis said that the work of evangelization belongs to all people, and that the richness found in... Read more

Pope Francis with participants in the International Forum Migration and Peace, Feb. 21, 2017.

Rise in immigration makes us missionaries at home, Pope Francis says

Sep 22, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Friday, Pope Francis said that the mass arrival of migrants and refugees may have its challenges, but also gives... Read more

Why YouTube needs Catholics

Aug 10, 2017

By Mary Farrow

Catholic YouTube junkies of the world, unite – you are needed for the New Evangelization.  Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaking at the NAC, May 2, 2015.

Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says

Aug 1, 2017

The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize,... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014.

Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says

Jul 27, 2017

In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in lives of joy and... Read more

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Bishop Barron: How to evangelize the 'nones'

Jul 4, 2017

By Mary Farrow

The way we evangelize should grab the world by the shoulders and shake it out of its apathy, Bishop Robert... Read more

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As demographics change, how will the US Church respond?

Jul 2, 2017

By Adelaide Mena

The rapidly changing realities of the Catholic Church in the U.S. bring a host of challenges and unknowns, but also... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan.

Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization

Jul 2, 2017

As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more

 Pope Francis greets Sister Simona Brambilla, superior general of the Consolata Missionary Sisters, in the Clementine Hall, June 5, 2017.

Dialogue with Islam, promote the family, Pope urges Consolata Missionaries

Jun 5, 2017

Pope Francis on Monday challenged the Consolata Missionaries to give a “new impetus” to their missions work, including by inculturation... Read more

Fr. David Jenuwine.

Priest plants himself at popular music festival, goes viral on Reddit

Jun 1, 2017

By Mary Farrow

What’s a good way to reach a lot of young people all at once?  Read more

A statue of Bernadette Soubirous and Our Lady of Guadalupe near the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France on May 15, 2015.

Pope Francis says Catholic shrines are a key place for evangelization

Apr 2, 2017

By Hannah Brockhaus

On Saturday, Pope Francis moved the responsibility for Catholic shrines to be under the Congregation for the Promotion of the... Read more

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Finding God in all things — even coffee

Mar 23, 2017

Any Yelp-savvy person looking for a coffee shop in the midst of the University of Southern California’s surrounding urban streets... Read more

Abuja, Nigeria.

Nigerian bishop: Evangelize through family, social media

Feb 1, 2017

For one Catholic bishop in Nigeria, social media and family life are two keys for evangelization and sharing the values... Read more

Pope Francis is interviewed by Noel Díaz of El Sembrador Nueva Evangelización.

Pope Francis to the laity: Go out and evangelize, or buy mothballs

Jan 29, 2017

By Elise Harris

When asked in a new interview what specific mission he has for the laity, Pope Francis responded with a frequent... Read more

The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father.

Are these quite possibly the world's happiest nuns?

Dec 21, 2016

The Eucharistic Communicators of the Heavenly Father are a community of nuns from Colombia who have a great passion for... Read more

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Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it

Dec 17, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their... Read more

How India's 'unreached' tribal areas are being evangelized

Dec 13, 2016

By Elise Harris

Every day in the remote villages of Northeast India courageous priests and nuns are braving the elements of the wild... Read more

Can South Korean Catholics evangelize Asia?

Nov 10, 2016

Catholics in South Korea have a unique position to evangelize, one scholar says.  Read more