October 10, 2018
Marijuana still out of bounds for youth after legalization, but still an issue for schools
All things considered, when the initial haze of marijuana smoke clears on Oct. 17 things are expected to be just as they were the day before in schools around Canada. But that doesn’t mean educators will be complacent.
Published in Canada
VATICAN – At a Synod of Bishops where "cultural shift," "epochal change" and "massive challenge" are almost buzz phrases, Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg said, "I'm very optimistic."
Published in International
October 10, 2018
Vatican releases list of twelve synod members drafting final report
VATICAN – Twelve synod members have been named to a commission to draft the final report summarizing the discussion at the Synod of Bishops on young people. The report will be given Pope Francis.
Published in International
VATICAN – Young Catholics, particularly clerics, need better formation on sexuality, affectivity, and the body, Canada's Cardinal Gérald Lacroix told reporters Tuesday, speaking about the 2018 Synod of Bishops.
Published in International
VATICAN – Despite many positive and joyful moments during the Synod of Bishops on young people, bishops also have set aside the agenda to discuss the serious scandals and unfolding allegations affecting the church, two synod fathers said.
Published in International
VATICAN – Responding to clerical sexual abuse demands truth and justice, not just admitting a sin was committed, said Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta.
Published in International
VATICAN – To strengthen and support young people in the faith, members of the Synod of Bishops will need to listen to their real-life stories, interpret what they hear in the light of the Gospel and make decisions that will lead to an authentic renewal of the Catholic Church, said Brazilian Cardinal Sergio da Rocha.
Published in International
September 27, 2018
Our Lady Seat of Wisdom students kick off the year in prayer
Second-year university student Gabriela Jezierska didn’t know what the new school year would bring, but she knew she wanted to make the most of it.
Published in Youth Speak News
September 25, 2018
Scandals drive youth away from the Church, but there is time for conversion, Pope says
TALLINN, Estonia – In what is probably the least religious country in Europe, Pope Francis said he is surprised by how many people hold firm to their faith despite all the sexual abuse and financial scandals in the Catholic Church.
Published in International
September 24, 2018
Philadelphia's Archbishop Chaput shares theological critique of youth synod working document
PHILADELPHIA – Archbishop Charles Chaput offered Friday on First Things a critique by a theologian of the working document for the upcoming Synod on Youth, which highlights five principal theological difficulties in the document.
Published in International
September 20, 2018
Speaking out: Catholic studies worth the effort
Whenever someone asks me what I study in school, my heart always sinks a bit.
Published in YSN: Speaking Out
WARSAW, Poland – The Polish archbishop tasked with overseeing Bosnia-Herzegovina's Medjugorje shrine has outlined plans for expansion, including more Masses in different languages and facilities for young pilgrims who flock to the site of the alleged Marian apparitions.
Published in International
September 19, 2018
Five Canadians added to youth synod
VATICAN – The Vatican has announced that five more Canadians — a cardinal, two priests and two laity — have been selected to participate in the upcoming Synod of Bishops on youth.
Published in Canada
September 18, 2018
Pope Francis gives new vision for Synod of Bishops
VATICAN – The Synod of Bishops increasingly should be a structure for listening to the Catholic faithful, demonstrating a local bishop's concern for the entire church and a means of expressing all the bishops' unity with the pope, Pope Francis said.
Published in International
September 18, 2018
CCO's Discovery faith study program takes off
VANCOUVER – A faith study program that has been around for decades has suddenly received new life.
Published in Canada