Young Adults

"We are called to live the political encounter as a fraternal encounter, especially with those who least agree with us; and this means seeing in the one with whom we dialogue a true brother or sister, a beloved child of God," the pope told an international group of young adults May 16.

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra stresses the importance of joint efforts, effective planning, and a spirit of sacrifice as plans continue to be put in place ahead of World Youth Day 2023.

Key findings cited in the first U.S. diocesan synod report available for public consumption highlight a strong desire from parishioners for the church to better reach out to the marginalized, be more transparent, be more consistent in moral teaching, and focus on the “critical” need to reengage youth and young adults in the faith.

The dress, which turned up last summer at The Catholic University of America after it was missing for nearly 40 years, is about to get a new home as the university plans to sell it and use the proceeds to help establish the school's new film acting program.

Maria Loh is an artist whose sacred work is transitory, totally dependent on the elements.

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May, and urges everyone to pray for young Catholics to be courageous in their response to God’s call.

A trio of young adults and their dog Laika walked more than 800 miles in the footsteps of St. Junipero Serra on a Lenten pilgrimage to pray for California in the 46 days from Ash Wednesday to the Easter Vigil.

Pope Francis spurs Catholic students from Queen’s University in Belfast to cultivate the culture of encounter so as to contribute to building up Ireland’s noble traditions of hospitality, reconciliation and fidelity to the Gospel.

Greenpeace has joined hands with young people in the Philippines to deliver “love letters” to presidential candidates in next month’s elections, calling on them to ensure “climate justice and climate action”.

The founder of an internet safety initiative warned Catholic school teachers and administrators April 20 about the appeal and impact of social media on today's students.

In one of the largest public gatherings he’s held since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis urged thousands of youth to have the courage to follow Jesus, despite the fears and insecurities they might have.

When Mark Wahlberg dove into the story of Father Stuart Long, he said what stood out was the way a previously agnostic man and his family – resistant to God after the death of their brother and son – were transformed by the Catholic faith.

Nicaragua has approved a law increasing government control over educational institutions and stripping funds from Jesuit-run Central American University, which has been at odds with the government.