Watch on Youtube: Raleigh to Rome - June 27, 2014

In the June 27th edition -- Pope Francis denounces the mafia, Fortnight for Freedom begins and the Diocese welcomes a newly-ordained priest. Also in the broadcast: Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta visits Raleigh for a provincial meeting, the Encuentro retreat draws 1,000 participants and information about the upcoming Peter's Pence collection.

Watch on Youtube: Raleigh to Rome - Pilot

Raleigh to Rome is a weekly news brief produced by the Catholic Diocese of Raleigh. Each week, local and global Catholic news will be shared by Billy Atwell. This pilot was based on news and updates from May 2014 and was published to provide as sample of what is to come.

In this week’s news, the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion take place, Pope Francis visits Mexico, and Raleigh seminarians are there to greet him. Also up, meet a refugee family from Iraq who are making a home in Raleigh.

In this week’s news - the faithful observe National Marriage Week, and preparations are underway for Ash Wednesday,

a World Youth Day deadline approaches, how you can contribute to a report for the vatican and Pope Francis surprises residents of a shantytown.