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New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
Lack of prayer creates spiritual ‘zombies,’ pope tells Japanese youth
If people neglect prayer and the interior life, they are at risk of becoming spiritual zombies, who seem fine on... Read more
Chartres Pentecost pilgrimage draws 14,000
More than 14,000 Catholics walked 62 miles from Paris to Chartres Cathedral in three days in an annual Pentecost pilgrimage... Read more
Make something beautiful with your life, Pope tells Macedonian youth
Pope Francis encouraged youth in North Macedonia Tuesday to follow Mother Teresa’s example and make something beautiful out of their... Read more
Being a Christian has always been challenging, Pope Francis tells youth
Pope Francis said Thursday that although today has its challenges, especially with the sexual abuse crisis, it is not more... Read more
Pope Francis on Palm Sunday: True triumph is found in Christ’s humility
On Palm Sunday, Pope Francis warned against the temptation of “triumphalism,” encouraging Catholics to follow Jesus’s way of humility and... Read more
Pope: The Church hears the outrage of young people at scandal
Pope Francis said in Estonia Tuesday he is aware of the negative feelings many young people have toward the Catholic... Read more
Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod
The Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday that the upcoming assembly of bishops will include a meeting of young people with... Read more
Archbishop Chaput highlights voices of young adults ahead of synod
In an effort to highlight the voices of young people ahead of the Synod on Youth this fall, Archbishop Charles... Read more
On Good Friday, papal preacher tells youth to run toward love of Christ
Papal preacher Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa dedicated his Good Friday homily to young people, comparing them to the apostle John and... Read more
Vatican encourages youth participation in pre-synod meeting via Facebook
As the pre-synod gathering on youth approaches, Vatican organizers are inviting young people around the globe to join in the... Read more
Youth look forward to sharing hopes, concerns in pre-synod meeting
Ahead of the pre-synod meeting set to take place next month, several young participants voiced excitement to meet with peers... Read more
Young adult delegates to pre-synod gathering span vocations
The U.S. bishops have selected the young adult delegates who will represent the country at the pre-synod gathering in Rome... Read more
Don't 'photoshop' your heart – be who you are, Pope tells young Peruvians
On Sunday Pope Francis told Peruvian youth that Jesus doesn't want disciples who have been “photoshopped” to perfection, but like... Read more
Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates
A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more
Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth
In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more
How can young adults change the world? Share the Gospel, FOCUS founder says
If young adults proclaim the Gospel with clarity and conviction, they can produce spiritual fruits that can reach billions of... Read more
These youth feed 2000 homeless people every night in Uruguay
For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family.... Read more
Pope to youth: expand your wisdom and meet the elderly
Pope Francis met with the youth of Catholic Action on Saturday as the movement marks its 150th anniversary year. Read more
Never lose your enthusiasm, Pope tells Bangladeshi youth
Speaking to youth in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said he is always rejuvenated by young people, and encouraged them to never... Read more
