VENICE, Italy (CNS) — Visiting a lagoon of tiny islands, canals and narrow walkways for one day, Pope Francis moved around Venice by boat, bridge and electric golf cart. Tourists and residents, however, came to a standstill; many were marooned in small
Blessed Michael McGivney, Father to the Young, pray for us. “Ah, Lord GOD!” I said, “I do not know how to speak. I am too young!” But the LORD answered me, Do not say, “l am too young.” To whomever I send
Born in Detroit in 1938, Father Healey was ordained a priest for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in 1966 and spent more than 50 years in East Africa, predominantly focused on forming what are called "small Christian communities," or SCCs. Having formed
Archbishop Thompson spoke to teens about this year’s NCYC theme “Fully Alive” in a prayer service at the beginning of the opening session -- after the teens had settled down from a rousing concert by Christian rock band for KING + COUNTRY.
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Although Russia's continuing war on Ukraine may make peace seem an impossible dream, Pope Francis urged young Russian Catholics to sow seeds of reconciliation and peace however they can.
The upcoming celebration of World Youth Day in Lisbon comes at a time when both the world and the Catholic Church — especially in Portugal — is in need of unity amid divisions, uncertainty and conflicts engulfing the world. For Leopoldina Reis
Young people today must be open to love and let themselves be led and accompanied by God in the face of life's challenges, Pope Francis said.
In the second edition of the "Popecast," produced by Vatican Media in Italian and released July 25,
The Catholic Church is facing a crisis of faith among young people. In recent years, there has been a steady decline in the number of young people who identify as Catholic, and those who do remain often have a weak understanding of
"It's boring to talk to priest," Pope Francis said with a smile as he began an upfront and informal conversation with 10 young people in Rome on their questions about faith and issues within the church.
The pope spoke with the young adults,
On a recent Sunday, Brother Joseph Holthaus posted a photo of a child on a trash heap. He captioned it with a prayer for “those who dig through garbage dumps in search of recyclables and food.” The prayer intention was that caring