Evangelization
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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
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is essential to evangelization
Guidance by the Holy Spirit is integral to sharing the Gospel with others and bringing them to Christ, Pope Francis... Read more
Online Japanese Catholics are looking for a digital shepherd
In the age of mass communication, the Catholic Church is finding previously unimagined opportunities for evangelization – namely, over the... Read more
Evangelization is about helping people know God's love, Pope Francis says
Evangelization means first helping people to know God and to know his immense love for them, which is done in... Read more
'The situation is dramatic': on the papal letter to Catholics in Germany
Monsignor Michael Fuchs, vicar general of the Diocese of Regensburg, has published a reflection on the letter Pope Francis has... Read more
Pope Francis tells German Catholics to focus on evangelization
Pope Francis sent a 28-page letter to Catholics in Germany Saturday calling for a focus on evangelization in the face... Read more
German cardinal thanks Pope Francis for his letter’s call to conversion
German Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki thanked Pope Francis for ‘fearlessly’ calling Catholics in Germany to be a missionary church in... Read more
It's time to fight for holiness, Bishop Barron tells 2019 Catholic grads
Contemporary America is “mission territory,” and young Catholics must step up to respond to the twin crises of Church corruption... Read more
The world needs new evangelizers, Pope Francis says
Like Saints Cyril and Methodius shared the Gospel with the Slavic people in the 9th century, today the world is... Read more
How one diocese is inviting people back to the Church this Christmas
As part of a recent evangelization outreach, the Archdiocese of Detroit is launching a Christmas campaign to welcome Catholics who... Read more
Curtis Martin focused on 'Making Missionary Disciples'
In a new book, evangelist Curtis Martin offers a plan to help equip the next "generation" of Christian disciples for... Read more
Journalist-turned-missionary finds happiness in evangelization
Belén Manrique had a promising career in journalism, surrounded by good friends and family. But at age 30, she left... Read more
Meet Sair Del Toro: Hispanic evangelist extraordinaire
If you ask Sair del Toro to tell you her story, she tells you the stories of other people. Women... Read more
German, African bishops affirm continued need to evangelize
During a meeting last month between representatives of the bishops of Africa and Germany discussing integral human development, both groups... Read more
Pope Francis: In missionary work, prayer comes first
Every Christian is called to be a missionary through prayer, working in collaboration with the Holy Spirit, who gives prayer... Read more
