Young people from around the world told Pope Francis and members of the Synod of Bishops that they no longer want to remain on the sidelines but want to take an active role in the church.
At synod, young people call for more involvement, representation
Be lifeline of hope for youth alienated from church, pope tells synod
Setting the stage for a monthlong gathering of bishops, Pope Francis urged synod fathers not to be crushed by “prophets of doom,” but to be the signs of hope and joy for which today’s young people yearn.
Conversation, listening essential for upcoming synod on youth, vocations
The U.S. bishops discussed the need to reverse that trend of the estimated 50 percent of Catholics 30 and younger that no longer identify with their religion at the spring meeting in Indianapolis.