Youth Ministry
IYAB
For the first time, the young members of the IYAB met with Pope Leo XIV
For the first time, the young members of the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB) met with Pope Leo XIV. The meeting took place last Friday, at the conclusion of the body’s second in-person ...
IYAB
Two days of study to define work guidelines for the next three years
“I bring you the greetings of the Prefect, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, and his encouragement to continue being valuable collaborators in the mission of the Holy Father and the Holy See, as well as ...
IYAB
Participation, synodality, and mission
From 28-31 October 2025, the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB) is meeting in Rome at the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. This meeting brings together the members of the second ...
Message WYD
Walk with young people to be witnesses of peace and fraternity
‘You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (Jn 15:27) is the verse that guides Pope Leo XIV's Message for the 40th World Youth Day (WYD), which this year will again be ...
WYD Seoul 2027
Pope Leo XIV announces the dates of the next international edition of the World Youth Day
At the end of the Angelus prayer, immediately after Holy Mass on the occasion of the Youth Jubilee 2025, Pope Leo XIV announced the dates of the next World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027: ...
Family
Today and tomorrow, a study seminar on the ecclesial and pastoral mission in relation to young people and families
“Dear brothers and sisters, I am pleased that following the celebration of the Jubilee for Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly a group of experts has gathered at ...
IYAB
From twenty cultures to one body: the young members of the International Youth Advisory Body proclaim, “Christ is alive!”
From 9-13 December, Rome hosted the first in-person meeting of the newly elected members of the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB), composed of 20 young advisors from various ...
IYAB
The second group of IYAB, at the service of the Universal Church, meets the Dicastery
From December 9-13, 2024, the First Meeting of New Members of the International Youth Advisory Body (IYAB) is taking place in Rome. Sharing, mutual listening and spirt of mission Twenty young ...
WYD
Portuguese and Korean Youth in St. Peter’s basilica for the handover of WYDs Symbols
During the weekend of November 23-24, the 39th World Youth Day was celebrated all around the world. In the Vatican, it was especially celebrated with the ceremonial passing of the Youth Cross ...
WYD
At the end of the celebration, the traditional handing over of WYD symbols from Lisbon to Seoul
The 39th World Youth Day will be celebrated on Sunday, 24 November 2024, the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. This year, the Holy Father has chosen as its theme the ...