Youth
Dicastery
Taking heed of the concerns of families and young people to adjust these events according to changed logistical circumstances and requirements, wanting to promote better organizational ...
Youth
On March 31, 1985 Pope John Paul II addressed a letter to young people entitled "Dilecti amici," the origin of WYD and the annual messages to the youth of the world
When the United Nations declared 1985 the International Year of Youth, St. John Paul II wanted to address an Apostolic Letter to young people all over the world. Today, in the centenary year of the ...
WYD
The message of Pope Francis for the 35th World Youth Day 2020
The message of the Holy Father to young people for the 35th World Youth Day 2020, which will be celebrated on a diocesan level throughout the world, focuses on the theme of: “Young man, I say to you, ...
Laity
Pope Francis authorizes the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decree approving the beatification
During the most recent audience with Angelo Becciu, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of the decree regarding the miracle attributed to ...
#Panama2019
The Catholic Church in Panama celebrates the first anniversary of World Youth Day
“A year after celebrating this wonderful World Youth Day, we can say that this small seed has grown and is bearing much fruit.” So says José Ulloa Mendieta, Archbisop of Panama, underscording that one ...
Youth
In Turin, an event in view of the Global Compact on Education
“We were inspired by the synodal process with young people and by the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Christus vivit,’ in which the Holy Father speaks directly on the importance of social friendships among ...
Apostolic Journey
“They’ve invented so many things, but thank God there are still no selfies of the soul! To be happy, we must ask for help from others, let the photo be the face of another; that is, to go outside of ...
Youth
The address of Secretary Fr. Awi to the 20th Latin American Pastoral Youth Meeting
“Young people are the heirs of a great past, the bearers of a great present, and the builders of a great future.” This paraphrase of Fr. Joseph Kentenich, the founder of the Apostolic Movement of ...
Youth
Press release of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life
On the Feast of Christ the King, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is happy to announce the establishment of an International Youth Advisory Body made up of 20 young people from different ...
Lisbon 2022
The Local Organizing Committee invites young people from all over the world to submit their designs for the logo of the next World Youth Day. Portuguese youth are also invited to participate in a competition for writing the official hymn of the gathering.
By 4 November, young people—whether professional graphic designers or amateurs—can indicate their interest in participating in a design contest for the logo of World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon, which ...