Pope Francis has ratified the members elected by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to represent the United States at Synod of Bishops Oct. 3-28.
Pope Francis approves USCCB delegates for October’s Synod of Bishops
Pope adds teen to list of saints to be declared during synod on youth
Pope Francis added an Italian teenager to the list of people he will formally recognize as saints Oct. 14 during the monthlong meeting of the world Synod of Bishops on young people.
Pope nominates presidents-delegate for upcoming Synod of Bishops
As his delegates to preside over sessions of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has chosen four cardinals from countries where young people are facing special challenges.
Synod working document: Young Catholics need church that listens to them
Young Catholics are looking for a church that listens to their concerns, accompanies them in discerning their vocations and helps them confront the challenges they face, said a working document for the upcoming Synod of Bishops on young people.
Local award-winners offer views on pre-synod document
Some 300 young people from around the world gathered in Rome March 19-24 to talk about the issues they are facing in the world today.
U.S. delegates say young people want mentors, a voice, unity
Young people want trusted guides as they explore their faith and their vocation, said five young adults from the United States attending the Vatican’s pre-synod meeting.
Pre-synod meeting is a chance to change the world, African youths say
If the Catholic Church at every level — and governments, too — would listen to young people and give them a voice in decision-making, they could unleash great potential, said two African young adults.
Pope asks youths to help rejuvenate church; youths ask church to listen
The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people so that it can preach the Gospel energetically and respond to the questions men and women raise today, Pope Francis told some 300 young adults.