Crossing the Tiber: Today's Conversion Stories | Roman Nights | 8th February, 2024

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Sign up for our newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/ewtn/vatican  On February 8th, 2024, the Pontifical North American College hosted the second Roman Nights event of 2024 titled "Crossing the Tiber: Today's Conversion Stories," featuring profound discussions on various journeys of faith to the Catholic Church. Attendees were inspired by narratives of both converts and those born into the faith who reaffirm their commitment to God daily, showcasing that conversion is a multifaceted and ongoing process. The event underscored the idea that conversion extends beyond the dramatic, instantaneous turns towards faith, encapsulating also the day-to-day dedication to living a life in pursuit of God. This gathering served as a reminder of our collective calling to continual heart conversion, aiming for a closer union with God. The panel of speakers brought diverse perspectives on faith, conversion, and ethical living: Fr. Michael Baggot, a Professor Aggregato of Bioethics in Rome, teaches at the Catholic Worldview Fellowship and is a Research Scholar at UNESCO's Bioethics Chair. He's a member of the Scholarly Advisory Board for Magisterium AI and chief editor of "Enhancement Fit for Humanity" (Routledge, 2022). Baggot, a published writer, co-hosts the Those Two Priests YouTube channel. William Robbins, a seminarian from Beaumont, Texas, with a background in political science, family business, and Texas politics, shared his vocational journey to the priesthood, currently furthering his studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University. Anna Raisa Favale, an Italian Director and Screenwriter, applies Theatre in diverse settings, including Prisons and Refugee Camps. She filmed documentaries in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and South Africa. Currently in preproduction for an Italian DocuFilm with UNICEF, she's also working on her first Pro-life Science Fiction Feature Film. Her book, "Pagine dal Deserto," is published in Italy, and she's launching her first children's book in the USA. Moderated by Andreas Thonhauser, EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, the event was a deep dive into the personal and collective facets of faith, challenging participants to reflect on their own paths to God. 👥 Follow us on our social networks:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EWTNVatican/  X: https://twitter.com/EWTNVatican Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWTNVatican  💻 And you can also visit our website: https://www.ewtnvatican.com/ #vatican #ewtn #RomanNights