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Pope Francis is seen during the Rome diocese’s annual convention at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome June 19.

Pope Francis: Help youth see blessings of adulthood

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ROME – Instead of “pretending to be adolescents,” parents must help young people see the blessing of growing into adulthood, Pope Francis told priests, religious, catechists and parish council members from the Diocese of Rome.

Development and Peace invited about 75 young people across the country to participate in workshops about agroecology and how this practice will help us care for our common home.

D&P hosts ecojustice forum for youth

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Farmers, not corporations, must come first in the effort to promote ecological justice, a youth forum sponsored by Development and Peace Canada was told.

Hamilton youth rally kicks off the day conference with a praise and worship music session. Youth director Christina Mines said it has been a highlight for participants this year and last year.

Youth rally bears fruit for Hamilton

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With the success of this year’s event, the Hamilton Diocese youth rally may become an annual affair.

Fr. Raymond de Souza, top right, posing with young adults who attended hist all, spoke at the at the Glorious and Free young adults seminar on “Catholicism in our Common Life.”

Glorious and Free seminar examines Catholic history in Canada

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As Canada reflects on its 150 years of Confederation, Fr. Raymond de Souza has dug a little deeper to unearth the Catholic perspective on the story behind the history.

Saira Blair has successfully run on a conservative agenda in her home state of West Virginia.

Young U.S. politician proves age no barrier to making a difference

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OTTAWA – At an age when many teens struggle just to get that high school history essay done, Saira Blair was making her own history.

Steve Karlen addresses the Youth Banquet at the National March for Life.

March for Life Youth Banquet hits all the right notes

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OTTAWA – The electronic sounds of Transform DJs filled the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre on May 11, giving a lively and vibrant edge to an evening promoting the sanctity of human life.

Leila Sansour’s documentary 'Open Bethlehem' has led to an ongoing campaign for peace.

Documentary 'Open Bethlehem' turns into mission for peace

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Finding peace in the birthplace of Christ has been an elusive mission, but one that Leila Sansour has taken on with determined vigour through her documentary film Open Bethlehem.

At the annual Youth for Others Day, Loua Almously shared his story as a Syrian refugee living in Jordan for two and a half years.

Youth challenged to learn more about crisis in Syria

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A former Syrian refugee challenged high school students to become more involved in the world by shocking them with stories of the harsh realities of life in a refugee camp.

Maturity is the prerequisite for true digital citizenship, said Deborah MacNamara.

Digital devices are competing with parents, says counsellor

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ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Digital devices are competing with parents in forming relationships with their children, says a parenting expert.

Office of Catholic Youth's associate director John MacMullen speaks at the 2015 Youth Ministers Training Day.

Toronto archdiocese tries to keep up with demand for youth ministers

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TORONTO – Youth ministers are in demand at the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Office of Catholic Youth is trying to keep up.

Every year, St. Anthony Padua Church leads an outdoor Stations of the Cross through Brampton, Ont.

Brampton's St. Anthony’s youth help lead outdoor Stations of the Cross

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Without the suffering and bloodshed of the Passion of Christ, we could not receive His mercy and forgiveness. For the last 27 years, St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Brampton, Ont., has put on a outdoor Stations of the Cross throughout the city.

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