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How do you handle the presence of a restless child at Mass?
It’s essential to get Catholic children used to fulfilling the obligation to attend Mass weekly as well as on holy... Read more
Pope Francis in East Timor says children show us how to ‘be cared for by God’
“This is what one finds here: love. Without love this cannot be understood. And so we understand the love of... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis hangs out with Vatican summer camp kids
The day camp for children of Vatican employees is in its fourth year. It is taking place June 17-July 26... Read more
World Children’s Day: Pope Francis instills key lesson on Holy Spirit at Mass with children
The pope gathered with tens of thousands of children in St. Peter’s Square for Mass and provided a lively lesson... Read more
Italian actor Roberto Benigni to join Pope Francis for World Children’s Day
On the second day of the event, Benigni, best known for his Oscar-winning film “Life Is Beautiful,” will give a... Read more
Pope Francis to the world’s children: ‘If we really want to be happy, we need to pray’
The pope asked children to pray the Lord’s Prayer “every morning and every evening, in your families too, together with... Read more
Raising Catholic kids: New study suggests what successful parents have in common
A new study aims to demonstrate the practices of parents who successfully raise children to be practicing Catholic adults. Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel
On the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, the pope baptized 16 babies and presided over Mass beneath Michelangelo’s... Read more
Christmas 2023: A Catholic gift guide for the little ones on your shopping list
These seven small Catholic shops offer great Christmas gifts for the children in your life. Read more
Pope Francis announces Catholic Church’s first World Day of Children
The event was inspired by a 9-year-old boy named Alessandro, who proposed the idea to the pope to have an... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of December is for people with disabilities. Read more
‘One Million Children Praying the Rosary’ surpasses 1 million participants for first time
The children's rosary initiative began in Caracas, Venezuela, in 2005. Read more
Pope Francis to hold meeting with children at the Vatican on Nov. 6
The theme of the event in the Paul VI Audience Hall will be “Let us learn from boys and girls.” Read more
7-year-old girl with cancer supported by her Catholic community meets her musical idol
Mary Stegmueller has already outlived her prognosis and recently made one of her biggest dreams come true thanks to ongoing... Read more
This Catholic group supports church leaders, parents to catechize children with disabilities
As autism rates continue to increase, the National Catholic Partnership on Disability seeks to support Catholic leaders, catechists, publishers, and... Read more
Nonbinary characters in kids’ Transformers show raise concern, backlash
“Transformers: EarthSpark” launched in November as part of a growing trend that adds transgender or nonbinary characters to children’s television... Read more
Newest Barbie doll is ‘monumental,’ Down syndrome advocate says
Children with Down syndrome will now see themselves reflected in Mattel’s newest Barbie doll. Read more
Young podcaster emulates media priest Father Mike Schmitz with ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year’
Teddy Howell, 9, is the creator of a new podcast, launched March 12, that helps kids encounter the Lord in... Read more
Why Pope Francis’ November prayer intention is for children who suffer
“There are still millions of boys and girls who suffer and live in conditions very similar to slavery,” the pontiff... Read more
Marriage after tragedy: The key is forgiveness, couple says
“Forgiveness allowed my marriage to survive,” Leila Abdallah said 28 months after three of her and husband Danny’s six children... Read more
