Some 45% of the world's population lives in an urban area. Cities need evangelization. Leo is praying for this effort in August and invites us to join him.
In three video messages sent to youth gatherings in Peru, Brazil, and Portugal, the Pope called for missionary courage, holy rebelliousness, and a sober use of social media.
What is in the "secret of our hearts," Pope Leo said, is the "personal encounter with [Jesus], which is unique to each of us."
From a personal search to a shared mission, a Texas father and his family created a beautiful visual project to bring the Word of God to all generations.
I had no religious faith, no real direction in life, and generally no clue whatsoever. I was a slob. Friendship formed over a TV series was the start of a change.
A 30-second answer is a good thing to have prepared and ready to go.
What is essential for evangelization? What are the particular challenges? And what is to be done with young people's hunger for spirituality?
Looking back at the 2025 jubilee of hope, Pope Leo says the world is thirsting for this virtue more than ever.
Perhaps we feel we have Lent and Advent figured out, but are we serious about the task of Easter? We will be when we understand that it's not for us.
Here are our favorite ways to warmly welcome Easter visitors — and hopefully encourage them to come back soon. (If you're not a priest, take a look to see if these are ideas to suggest to him!)
A study group created by Pope Francis in the context of the Synod on Synodality has issued its final report, with recommendations for the Church at all levels.
Pontiff warns that inculturation is not “relativistic accommodation” but a mission rooted in Christ and the Paschal mystery.
Long after the snow and ice of St. Olaf’s have melted, the seeds planted during this winter feast will continue bearing fruit.
It can be tempting to think that our primary mission as Catholics is to have the better argument, convincing other people that what they believe is wrong.
Go ahead and invite someone to church this Advent. What’s the worst that could happen? And how could God work through your invitation?
Parishes are finding a way around the fact that some people resist visiting a priest or entering a church -- they often feel less intimidated about going into a café or bar!
What if we could retreat with Christ without leaving home? That's the vision behind eCatholic's Engage Virtual Summit for Catholic leaders.
