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Young people walk the streets of Camagüey, Cuba.

‘Being a young Catholic is difficult’: The challenges facing young Cubans today

Aug 20, 2025

By Diego López Colín

Young Cubans live their Catholic faith in a country fraught with challenges.  Read more

A high school camper venerates the Eucharist at Wednesday night adoration in 2024 at the Damascus main campus, Centerburg, Ohio.

Damascus summer camps celebrate 25 years of bringing youth to Christ

Jul 13, 2025

By Kate Quiñones

Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, Damascus summer camps has grown from 63 campers in a parish-based effort to 7,000 campers... Read more

Thousands of young people at the opening Mass for JEMJ 2025 on July 4, 2025, at the shrine in Covadonga located in the Asturias province of Spain.

Youth event in Spain draws thousands who are embracing holiness

At the foot of the shrine in Covadonga located in Asturias province Spain, more than 1,700 young Catholics from 28... Read more

A monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament is displayed on the altar during Eucharistic adoration at a Loretto Community Pentecost event accompanied by live music.

How the Loretto Community became a vibrant Catholic youth movement in Europe

Jun 28, 2025

By Alexander Folz

The Loretto Community traces its roots to the mid-1980s, when a businessman and permanent deacon from Salzburg, Austria, first visited... Read more

Tens of thousands of young pilgrims, who took part in Jubilee of Teenagers festivities from April 25-27, 2025, were also present at the Divine Mercy Mass dedicated to the late pontiff.

Baltimore Archdiocese to launch missionary ‘lab’ program to draw young people

May 2, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

This summer, the Archdiocese of Baltimore will launch a new initiative to address the crisis of disaffiliation among young people... Read more

Nine-year-old Alex Espinosa has been very intentional in his devotion to the first millennial saint.

9-year-old Alex follows example of Carlos Acutis, considers him a friend

Nov 27, 2024

By Diego López Colín

The life of Carlo Acutis, who is set to be canonized next year as the first millennial saint, inspires people... Read more

Attendance at 2024 National Youth Day in Honduras topped 30,000.

National Youth Day in Honduras: ‘Be witnesses of the love of Christ’

Jun 6, 2024

By Diego López Colín

Normally held every two years since 2010, this was the first time the event has been held in six years. Read more

Pilgrims from South Korea wave a flag at the closing Mass of World Youth Day Lisbon with Pope Francis on Aug. 6, 2023.

International conference on youth ministry wrapping up in Rome

May 24, 2024

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Nearly 300 delegates hailing from bishops’ conferences in 110 countries are meeting in Rome to participate in the International Youth... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat of the Archdiocese of New York.

Bishop Joseph Espaillat: How America’s youngest bishop reaches youth

Jan 28, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

At 45, Archdiocese of New York Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Espaillat is America’s youngest Catholic bishop. Read more

Pope Francis during his general audience in Paul VI Hall on January 26, 2022.

Vatican releases pastoral reflection on Christian engagement with social media

May 29, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Topics covered include information overload, constant scrolling, not giving others one’s full attention, being an “influencer,” and more. Read more

Catacombs of Paris, France. Photo: Travis Grossen via Unsplash.

Dead Theologians Society: The ‘memento mori’ youth group

Oct 28, 2019

By Mary Farrow

The incredible story of the Dead Theologians Society.  Read more