VATICAN CITY — Peering just over the windowsill of Pope Francis’ studio above St. Peter’s Square, five children aged 7-10 joined the pope to announce a special gathering of children … Learn More
(OSV News) — Russian clergy and lay Catholics were “caught by surprise” by the pope’s remarks in a video call Aug. 25 to a youth gathering in St. Petersburg praising … Learn More
When pop punk band Simple Plan sing their platinum-selling hit tune “I’m Just a Kid,” adult listeners might be forgiven for thinking the lyrical angst of “I’m just a kid … Learn More
Rather than hitting the beach or hanging out with friends, 45 teens from throughout North Jersey and Pennsylvania devoted part of their summer vacation to completing a range of community … Learn More
It seemed like divine intervention when, during the hottest heatwave in decades, the humidity broke long enough last week to allow 28 teens to enjoy building birdhouses. With no mobile … Learn More
Catholic young people in the U.S. are leaving behind traditional models of learning about and living out their faith, and clergy, youth ministers, and others will have to make some … Learn More
PNC Bank Sr. V.P. Thomas Calimano and Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Director John Capo to be honored by Cardinal Joseph Tobin Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will … Learn More
When it comes to youth ministry, parishes are at a crossroads. The ongoing pandemic unraveled the way ministers engage their youth. Programs were upended, volunteers walked away, and youth groups … Learn More
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Catholic university should help young people achieve their dreams and goals on the basis of the truth, beauty and the good, Pope Francis said in … Learn More
As Catholic young adults, Patrick and Phoebe Neve are intentional about living their faith and about evangelizing others. “I realized that I have gifts to be shared,” explained Patrick, 24. … Learn More
