Archive for July 30, 2016

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Archdiocese of Boston via Flickr (CC BY ND 2.0).?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Are young Catholics cynical about politics? Nope, Cardinal Dolan says

With political discourse taking a turn for the nasty(er) as the U.S. presidential elections draw near, are youth disillusioned by... Read more

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By Elise Harris

This young postulant says 'don't be afraid' of God's calling

Many things happen during World Youth Day. Young people from all over the world travel to meet the Pope, they... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the St. John Paul II shrine in Krakow, Poland, July 30, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope to priests and religious: Don't be content with mediocrity

During Mass celebrated at the shrine of St. John Paul II in Krakow, Pope Francis challenged the priests, religious, and... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to youth outside of Krakow's St. John Paul II Shrine, July 30, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

God prefers us weak, Pope Francis says off-the-cuff to youth

The weaker we are, the more God's mercy can transform our lives. Pope Francis made these impromptu remarks on Saturday... Read more

Pope Francis prays before the relics of the two polish priests, Bl. Zbigniew Strzalkowski and Bl. Michal Tomaszek. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope makes unexpected stop at Franciscan monastery

Before heading to an evening prayer vigil with youth, Pope Francis made an unannounced stop at a Franciscan monastery housing... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims at the Campus Misericoriae before the Saturday night vigil, July 30, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis tells 1.6 million young people to avoid 'sofa happiness'

Pope Francis challenged massive crowds of young people at World Youth Day's final vigil to step away from the “sofa”... Read more

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