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Journey Together, Seek Real Encounters, Pope Advises Young People
A solo traveler, even using Google maps and ChatGPT, cannot safely and happily complete the journey of life or the journey of faith, Pope Leo XIV told thousands of young pilgrims meeting at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Pope Leo Urges Youth to Find Hope, Friendship in Christ in Uncertain Times
Addressing an estimated 1 million young people, Pope Leo XIV urged them to forge genuine relationships rooted in Christ rather than ephemeral online connections that can reduce individuals to a commodity.
CNS Interviews the New President of the Pontifical Academy for Life
One of Pope Leo XIV's early appointments was naming Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro to be the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Bishop at US Gathering in Rome: To Follow God’s Call is a ‘Spiritual Adventure’
God, not AI, answers the questions that really matter in life, and God has an idea of the saint everyone is meant to be, said two U.S. bishops speaking at a national gathering in Rome.
Learning to Communicate with Honesty, Prudence Can Help Heal World, Pope Says
The world -- marked by a climate of violence and hatred -- needs healing, Pope Leo XIV said.
Call to Evangelize All Nations Includes the Digital Continent, Influencers Say
Dedicating a Jubilee to Catholic influencers and content creators feels "historic" as the Vatican shows increasing support for digital missionaries and their influence, some participants said.
Jubilee of Youth Chance to Celebrate Hope, Fraternity in World at War, Panel Says
More than half a million young people from 146 countries are set to arrive July 28 for the start of the weeklong Jubilee of Youth, which will include a special Jubilee dedicated to Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers.
Pope Welcomes Young People to Rome for Jubilee, Thanks Media for Promoting Truth
Greeting tens of thousands of visitors crowded in St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV welcomed all the young people who arrived in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth.
Migrants, Refugees Bravely Embody the Belief that Joy is Possible, Pope Says in Message
With their courage and tenacity in the pursuit of happiness, migrants and refugees are "messengers of hope," Pope Leo XIV said.
Body of Blessed Frassati, Relic of Blessed Acutis Will Be in Rome for Jubilee
The relics of two saints-to-be -- Blesseds Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis -- will be in Rome for veneration during the Jubilee of Youth July 28-Aug. 3, according to worldyouthday.com.