Evangelization

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Bishop Rudolf Voderholzer speaks at a press conference on June 22, 2020.

German bishop: Evangelizing secular society requires sharing ‘the reasonableness of faith’

Sep 5, 2022

By AC Wimmer

The director of Benedict XVI Institute says a “healthy defense of the faith” is necessary if Catholics are to credibly... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Aug. 30, 2022.

Pope Francis to cardinals: We are jointly responsible for the Church

Aug 30, 2022

By Hannah Brockhaus

We have the same mission to evangelize the world as did the apostles 2,000 years ago, a fact that should... Read more

Iskali, a ministry that serves young Hispanic Catholics in the United States, received major grants to help it continue its evangelization efforts.

Notre Dame is betting on young Hispanic Catholics to be the future of the Church

Aug 19, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Iskali, a ministry that helps form young Hispanic adults in the Catholic faith, will take its evangelization efforts to the... Read more

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Online conference to examine ‘proclamation of the kingdom’

Aug 13, 2022

By Carl Bunderson

“The Proclamation of the Kingdom” is an online conference being held later this month to discuss evangelization and the great... Read more

Painting by Dióscoro Puebla depicting the arrival of Christopher Columbus in America, on Oct. 12, 1492.

Historian: Church did not give ‘carte blanche’ for mistreatment of indigenous in Americas

Aug 10, 2022

By David Ramos

Historian and professor Íñigo Fernández pointed out that shortly after the discovery of America, “the Church in fact began to... Read more

Pope Francis prays the Angelus from the window of the Apostolic Palace on July 3, 2022.

Pope Francis: Evangelization is not ‘personal activism’ but a witness of love

Jul 3, 2022

By Courtney Mares

In his Angelus address, the pope posed a question: “How do we bring the good news of the Gospel to... Read more

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Monterrey archbishop encourages families to share the faith during Holy Week

Apr 12, 2022

By David Ramos

Archbishop Rogelio Cabrera López of Monterrey encouraged the faithful on Sunday to take advantage of Holy Week “to share the... Read more

The Peruvian Amazon.

Argentine missionaries to be sent to evangelize in the Peruvian Amazon

Apr 4, 2022

By Giselle Vargas

A nun and a priest are the first to be sent on a missionary project from Argentina to the Peruvian... Read more

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle speaks at a Vatican press conference presenting the 2021 World Mission Day, Oct. 21, 2021.

Cardinal Tagle: Evangelization isn't complicated, it's 'a conversation about Jesus'

Feb 19, 2022

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal Tagle gave the closing remarks at a three-day Vatican conference on the theology of the priesthood. Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021

Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’

Sep 30, 2021

By CNA Staff

He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

Pope Francis to bishops: The saints spread the Gospel, not a ‘social program’

Sep 23, 2021

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis encouraged Europe’s bishops to introduce people to the joy of an encounter with Jesus. Read more

An artist's rendering of the planned renovation of the University of Maine's Newman Center chapel.

$1.25M donation will transform University of Maine's Newman Center chapel

Aug 28, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The planned renovations include a “quiet, beautiful narthex where one can transition into the presence of God;” different entrances for... Read more

'Eucharistic Revival' to begin in 2022: 'We want to start a fire, not a program'

Jun 18, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

The bishops of the United States discussed on Friday a program of “Eucharistic Revival” which will aim to foster deeper... Read more

The procession in St. Peter's Basilica for the papal Mass marking 500 years of Catholicism in the Philippines on March 14, 2021.

Pope Francis celebrates 500 years of 'the joy of the Gospel' in the Philippines

Mar 14, 2021

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis offered Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines. Read more

Bishops call for renewed emphasis on faith as Australia marks 200 years of Catholic education

Feb 18, 2021

Australia‘s Catholic bishops marked the 200th anniversary of Catholic education in the country this week, calling for continued renewal of... Read more

Pope Francis waves from his window overlooking St. Peter’s Square during an Angelus address.

Pope Francis says Blessed Carlo Acutis is a model for young people to put God first

Oct 11, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis said Sunday that the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis provides a witness for young people that true happiness... Read more

 Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

Cardinal Tagle: Diversity is not ‘an enemy’ of evangelization

Sep 11, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Diversity is not a bad thing, Cardinal Luis Tagle said in an interview published Wednesday, noting that dialogue within authentic... Read more

Eden Invitation pitch for the OSV Challenge. Screenshot.

Podcasts, new LGBT ministry win big at Catholic entrepreneurship competition 

Sep 1, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Several Catholic entrepreneurs this week were awarded $100,000 each as investment in project ideas “that will make a profound impact... Read more

Bibles for Free truck in Portland, parked near the center of the recent protests. Courtesy of Alan Summerhill.jpg

Portland street evangelist: More Bibles ‘prayed with’ than burned at protests

Aug 14, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

A Portland street evangelist whose Bibles were burned in an Aug. 1 street protest says although he is disappointed that... Read more

Pope Francis blesses a child on Jan. 12, 2020.

Pope Francis: The world needs Catholics who go out, proclaim Jesus

Feb 2, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis spoke Sunday about the need for Catholics to be active in going out to announce the faith of... Read more