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Alpha participants and facilitators meet at a local restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 5, 2024. Every Alpha meeting begins with dinner and fellowship, followed by a video presentation about questions of faith and ending with a small group discussion.

Alpha evangelization course brings Chinese inquirers to the faith in Michigan

Nov 10, 2024

By Martin Barillas

Alpha began as a course of evangelization within the Anglican Church in England in 1977 and has since expanded to... Read more

Children participate in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ annual Missionary Childhood Association Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels on Oct. 16, 2024.

‘Children helping children’: Missionary Childhood Association helps youth become evangelists

Oct 22, 2024

By Daniel Payne

The MCA, also known as the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood, is tasked with “developing a spirit and a... Read more

Bishop José Libardo Garcés Monsalve of Cúcuta, Colombia.

Colombian bishop issues call to seek out Catholics estranged from the Church

Oct 18, 2024

By Eduardo Berdejo

Going out to find and recover Catholics not living according to their baptism is one of the great challenges of... Read more

The Catholic Association of Propagandists (Advocates) has launched a new billboard campaign with the aim of “dismantling the stereotypes of the black legend against Hispanic heritage” and extolling those who “at the risk of losing their lives, embarked on the adventure of reaching the New World with one main objective: to spread Christianity.”

‘They were heroes and saints’: Campaign pushes back on how America was evangelized

Oct 11, 2024

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

The Catholic Association of Propagandists (Advocates) in Spain has launched a campaign on the discovery and evangelization of America. Read more

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Bishops tell young African digital influencers: ‘Brace for the challenges ahead’

Sep 22, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Bishop Godfrey Onah reminded graduates of a digital media formation program that the digital world is still at the periphery... Read more

From left to right: Father Pedro Núñez, Father Jorge Obregón, Father Juan Carlos Vásconez, Father Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros, and Father Ignacio Amorós.

5 Hispanic priests who are evangelizing millions on social media

Sep 15, 2024

By Diego López Marina

In light of Hispanic Heritage Month, here’s a look at five Hispanic priests who are distinguishing themselves in spreading the... Read more

Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, chapel and statue.

Franciscan University launches new hub in Washington, DC, after multimillion-dollar gift

Sep 10, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

The Franciscan University Homeland Mission will be located in downtown Washington, D.C. Read more

Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, left, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois, with Andrew Hansen, director of communications for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Bishops Barron and Paprocki stress the importance of ‘inviting Catholics back to Mass’

Jul 26, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

In a recent conversation for the Diocese of Springfield’s “Dive Deep” podcast, the bishops answered questions about what is central... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican after the recitation of the Regina Caeli prayer on April 14, 2024.

Pope Francis: Sharing our encounter with Christ makes our encounters ‘even more beautiful’

Apr 14, 2024

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis expressed his concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East following Iran’s missile attack Saturday against Israel. Read more

Based on his extensive apostolate on the internet, Dominican friar Nelson Medina offers several tips.

5 tips for evangelizing on social media

Mar 28, 2024

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Friar Nelson Medina, a Dominican known for his extensive apostolate on the internet, offers five tips for Catholics to do... Read more

Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire, which announced on March 13, 2024, that its institute will partner with the University of St. Thomas, Houston, to launch a master’s program in evangelization and culture this summer.

Word on Fire to launch master’s program in evangelization with St. Thomas-Houston

Mar 15, 2024

By Kate Quiñones

Word on Fire and the University of St. Thomas, Houston, announced Wednesday that they are launching a master’s program in... Read more

Cardinal Robert Sarah.

Cardinal Sarah cautions against disunity among Christians, says it’s counter-witnessing

Feb 26, 2024

By ACI Africa

Disunity among followers of Christ is counterproductive to the mission of witnessing the Gospel message and evangelization, Cardinal Robert Sarah... Read more

A still from Hallow’s Super Bowl commercial airing Feb. 11, 2024.

Catholic prayer app Hallow to air commercial during Super Bowl LVIII

Feb 9, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

Hallow’s first-ever Super Bowl ad will feature Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie. Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat of the Archdiocese of New York.

Bishop Joseph Espaillat: How America’s youngest bishop reaches youth

Jan 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

At 45, Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat is America’s youngest Catholic bishop. Read more

Colleen Beckemeyer, Cathy Hencken, Ann Kelly, and Nick Matrisotto, all parishioners of Annunciation/Our Lady of Providence parishes, at the SEEK24 conference in St. Louis.

Adult SEEK attendees inspired to bring evangelization tools back to their parishes

Jan 17, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Several adult Catholics from St. Louis told CNA that the experience reinvigorated their desire to share the faith in their... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz preaches the homily while celebrating Mass in St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City before a Eucharistic procession through the streets Oct. 10, 2023.

Father Mike Schmitz’s hit podcasts to begin airing on EWTN Radio Jan. 15

Jan 12, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

EWTN Radio announced this week that Father Mike Schmitz’s “Bible in a Year” and “Catechism in a Year” podcasts will... Read more

Approximately 24,000 people participate in Eucharistic adoration at the SEEK24 conference Jan. 3, 2024, in St. Louis.

SEEK24 speakers see ‘radical openness’ to Jesus among young conference attendees

Jan 4, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Young Catholics attending the SEEK24 conference are expressing an openness to letting Jesus deeper into their lives, several speakers told... Read more

Attendance at the 2024 Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) SEEK conference topped 19,000, a 28% increase over last year.

Massive attendance, enthusiasm at Fellowship of Catholic University Students conference

Jan 2, 2024

By Jonah McKeown

Forty-four bishops are in attendance this year — more than double last year's number — as well as 450 seminarians,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks at his general audience Dec. 13, 2023, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: ‘The Christian must be open to the word of God and to the service of others’

Dec 13, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis on Wednesday closed his catechetical series on apostolic zeal, delivered during his recent general audiences. Read more

Pope Francis speaks at his general audience on Dec. 6, 2023, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

Pope Francis at general audience: ‘The Spirit is the protagonist’ of evangelization

Dec 6, 2023

By Matthew Santucci

Pope Francis’ catechetical series on the essential components of the proclamation of the Gospel culminated with a fourth and final... Read more