Conversion

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Pope Francis in St Peter's Square for the Jubilee of Mercy audience, June 18, 2016.

Pope: Authentic conversion only comes from Christ

Jun 18, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Recognizing the needs of others is a sign of genuine conversion, which only happens when the heart is ready to... Read more

Abby Johnson.

No one is beyond conversion, Abby Johnson tells Georgetown students

Apr 21, 2016

By Matt Hadro

No matter how deeply someone may be entrenched in the culture of death, they are never beyond the loving reach... Read more

Caravaggio's "Conversion on the Way to Damascus", 1601.

Pope: Humiliations can 'open the heart', as they did for Saint Paul

Apr 15, 2016

Pope Francis on Friday encouraged Christians to embrace the humiliations that God allows in our lives to draw us closer... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square on June 15, 2015 before the Angelus.

Pope Francis: It's never too late for conversion

Feb 28, 2016

By Ann Schneible

God's patience towards sinners is without limit, yet the time for conversion is now, Pope Francis said during his Sunday... Read more

Priest: Pray for jihadists' conversion – one of them could be a future St. Paul

Jan 23, 2016

French spiritual writer Father Jacques Philippe says there is only one thing that can end violence.  Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, Jan. 12, 2016.

Even the saints had sin in their past, Pope Francis recalls

Jan 19, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Even great saints had at times succumbed to sin, Pope Francis said Tuesday during his Mass at the chapel of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates New Years Eve Vespers in St. Peter's Basilica on Dec. 31, 2014.

Pope Francis: conversion isn't just an appearance – it's a matter of the heart

Aug 30, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis said that merely obeying the rules isn’t enough to make us holy, but... Read more

Pope Francis.

Want Christian unity? Deepen your own conversion, Pope says

Jan 24, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis told a group of religious men and women that they are the forerunners in working towards Christian unity,... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates mass for the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 6, 2015.

True models of conversion: wise men believed in love, not worldly power

Jan 6, 2015

By Elise Harris

On the solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the journey of the three wise men reflects a path... Read more

Mario Joseph speaks with Cristina Cosado on an episode of Changing Tracks. Screenshot.

Former imam: God saved me from torture after Christian conversion

Sep 11, 2014

A former Muslim imam who converted to Christianity believes that God protected him from death threats and torture at the... Read more

Image from CatholicsComeHome.org commercial.

EWTN series to profile Catholics who 'come home'

Aug 27, 2014

The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New... Read more

Pope Francis at the May 15, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square.

Feast of Peter and Paul celebrates God's mercy, Pope says

Jun 29, 2014

During his Sunday Angelus on the Feast of Peter and Paul, Pope Francis called the faithful to open themselves to... Read more

Photograph of Wojciech Jaruzelski taken in 1968, around the time he became the Defence Minister of Poland.

Polish communist's reconciliation with Church hailed as joyous

Jun 18, 2014

By Carl Bunderson

The recent funeral Mass said for Wojciech Jaruzelski, who was a Polish military commander and communist politician during the Cold... Read more

   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