Speaking Out
Often when I tell people about my pro-life position I am accused of being anti-women. So just what is it about the pro-life position that makes its supporters anti-women? After all, the pro-life movement is founded upon women. What would detractors say to that? Could it be possible to reconcile both regard for fetal rights and women’s rights? Is it necessary for women’s rights to supersede that of the unborn child in order to be sympathetic and compassionate to women?
Far away, close at heart
By Christine Thibeault, Youth Speak NewsBishop Henry tells youth they are ‘special’
By Amy Crofts, Youth Speak NewsVictory over darkness
By Nisheeta Menon, Youth Speak NewsHindus, Sikhs and Jains in India and worldwide will celebrate Deepavali or Diwali on Nov. 9. This auspicious day known as “the festival of light” has a different significance for each faith tradition and geographical area in which it is celebrated, but the commonality that binds all Diwali celebrations is the theme of light.
Putting Christianity back into Halloween
By Peter Grbac, Youth Speak News{mosimage}With Halloween just around the corner, selecting the perfect costume, pumpkin and treats has become the ultimate focus of this predominately secular event. It seems that this once religious occasion has become little more than a light-hearted event filled with trick-or-treaters and costume parties. In essence, Halloween has become hollow, not hallow.
Good vs. evil dilemma
By Leila Wong-Ko-Nang, Youth Speak NewsFinding comfort in a foreign land
By Dylan Robertson, Youth Speak NewsJournalist finds saintly role model
By Vanessa Baker, Youth Speak NewsAs a young person pursuing a future in journalism, there are a number of qualities I must possess. Characteristics such as curiosity, dedication, intelligence, passion, patience and humility can take one a long way in this field. In today’s money-centred world of corruption and hidden agendas, it can be difficult to find a suitable role model on such a complicated career path.
Icelandic youth finds faith despite the odds
By Catholic Register Staff{mosimage}REYKJAVIK, Iceland - Among the two per cent of Catholics in Iceland, many of whom are new immigrants from Poland and the Philippines, are young people making a difference.
The ultimate relationship
By Catholic Register StaffI have been in a long-distance relationship for a few years. When we first started dating I was overwhelmed with joy. I felt the typical butterfly sensation people get when they first fall in love, sort of like the exhilaration of flipping upside down on a roller coaster ride.