Elise Italiano

In Light of Faith

Elise Italiano is executive director of communications at The Catholic University of America, and co-writer and co-curator of the Catholic News Service column “In Light of Faith.” 

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A move toward mentoring

Every so often, a new catchphrase will take hold in Church circles, signaling a change of course in catechetical method or missionary outreach. Phrases like “forming intentional disciples” and “ministry […]

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In Light of Faith: What would you share with Pope Francis?

By Elise Italiano and Christopher White Perhaps one of the most memorable scenes of last year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, was Pope Francis sharing a meal with a […]

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In Light of Faith: Keeping cradle Catholics in the faith

In his book “The Four Loves,” C.S. Lewis writes: “The typical expression of opening friendship would be something like, ‘What? You too? I thought I was the only one.’” I […]