Evangelization

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Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013.

Begin 'new chapter' of joyful evangelization, Pope exhorts

Nov 26, 2013

In his first apostolic exhortation, “The Joy of the Gospel,” Pope Francis urged the Christian faithful to begin “a new... Read more

Archibishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Nov. 16, 2013.

Greatest obstacles to evangelization are 'our own hearts'

Nov 19, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa

In the fight to eradicate material problems such as poverty and drugs, we must work to remove the spiritual obstacles... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, archbishop of New York.

Evangelize with honey, not vinegar, Cardinal Dolan says

Nov 17, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Christians should be warm, and so invite people into relationship with Christ and the “yes” of the Gospel, Cardinal Timothy... Read more

Bishops from across the United States take part in the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov 11, 2013.

Synod, evangelization discussed at bishops' meeting

Nov 11, 2013

During the first day of their fall meeting in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops discussed themes and priorities for their work... Read more

Sistine Chapel.

Beauty, art have crucial role in evangelization, priest reflects

Oct 18, 2013

By Elise Harris

Benefactors of the Vatican Museums who have recently gathered in Rome stressed that art is pivotal in the task of... Read more

Scot Landry.

New Catholic Voices head eager to help share Church's message

Sep 24, 2013

By Michelle La Rosa, Adelaide Mena

The new head of a Catholic communications training group says he hopes to help the faithful present the complex truths... Read more

Cardinal Ranjith (Second from Left), bishops and children at Holy Childhood Silver Jubilee.

Holy Childhood Society celebrates 25 years in Colombo

Sep 24, 2013

A group which aims to foster a missionary spirit among children celebrated the 25th anniversary of its establishment in the... Read more

Fr. Michael Di Gregorio, Vicar General of the Order of Saint Augustine at the Augustinianum in Rome on August 30, 2013.

Augustinian order to focus on evangelizing Europe, youth

Aug 30, 2013

The Augustinian order is working on devising ways to evangelize secularized Europe and young people during the next few years,... Read more

A full choir sang during the Mass at the Remini Meeting, August 18, 2013.

Lack of Christ the 'greatest poverty,' Pope tells movement

Aug 19, 2013

Pope Francis welcomed the 34th Rimini Meeting, an annual gathering organized by the lay movement Communion and Liberation, by encouraging... Read more

The Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist sing in choir.

Dominicans aim to evangelize through beauty in new album

Aug 6, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

A Dominican order based in Ann Arbor will soon release an album of 15 songs centered on Marian devotion as... Read more

Thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis with Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley on July 26 in Vivo Rio center, Rio de Janeiro.

Cardinal O'Malley to youth: witness by building strong marriages

Jul 28, 2013

Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston encouraged thousands of pilgrims at a catechesis talk in Rio de Janeiro to choose... Read more

Pope Francis gives the homily during the closing Mass of WYD, July 28, 2013.

Don't stay 'locked up' in your parish or movement, Pope teaches

Jul 28, 2013

Christians are called to be disciples of Jesus with a mission, going out from their small circles to make disciples... Read more

Dangers to the Faith, Recognizing Catholicism's 21st-Century Opponents by Al Kresta. Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor.

Book aims to help Catholics transform culture for Christ

Jul 18, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Radio host Al Kresta’s new book is meant to help Catholics respond to the arguments of their opponents, stressing the... Read more

New generation of filmmakers to 'Impact Culture for Christ'

Jul 9, 2013

By Mary Farrow

A group of filmmakers of the John Paul II generation, looking to spread the Gospel of Christ, is working to... Read more

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Laity Sunday in Mumbai encourages formation in faith

Jun 24, 2013

A June 23 seminar in Mumbai, India, sought to help Catholics, including families and young people, commit to living a... Read more

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Jesus 'wants pastors, not combers of sheep,' Pope Francis says

Jun 18, 2013

Christians are called to be evangelists, seeking out the sheep who are lost rather than staying at home tending to... Read more

Journey of Jesus eBook.

New iPad story draws children into the life of Jesus

Jun 9, 2013

A Christian game developer has released an interactive storybook application to help make the message of the Gospel more accessible... Read more

Bishop Michael J. Sheridan of Colorado Springs (File Photo/CNA).

Marriage is critical for cultural evangelization, bishop stresses

May 10, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

The love of a married couple offers a crucial witness needed for evangelization in the modern world, said Bishop Michael... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran Basilica on April 7, 2013.

Without evangelization, Church is barren, says Pope

May 8, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

If the Church does not have the “apostolic courage” that led Saint Paul to evangelize, she becomes a “stalled Church... Read more

FOCUS prayer breakfast remembers Boston bombing victims

May 1, 2013

A Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ breakfast near Boston offered prayers for the victims of the marathon bombings, as speakers encouraged... Read more