Editor-in-chief of OSV News, Gretchen Crowe, reflects upon the “unexpected and delightful” gift Pope Leo gave through his digital visit to the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Crowe: Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter
Speaker: Science explains laws of nature; faith tells us of their author
Bradley Gregory, associate professor of biblical studies at The Catholic University of America, addressed the compatibility of science and faith.
Youths urged to rely on Holy Spirit to rise above fear and transform world
Nearly 11,000 youth from across the United States came together for the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Young people take ‘Deep Dive’ in becoming vibrant witnesses to the Gospel
During NCYC’s new “Deep Dive” series of sessions, presenters offered practical tips about how young people — and anyone– can live their faith more intentionally through prayer and Scripture and by saying, “How can I help?”
‘Cooking priest’ shares recipe to help teens get to heaven
Father Leo Patalinghug provided listeners with a different kind of recipe: “Five Steps to Become a Teenage Saint” at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis.
Confession is ‘highlight’ of NCYC as hundreds of priests share God’s mercy
“It fills me with hope, because these are young people who have personal encounters with Christ. That’s what it’s all about — a personal encounter with Christ,” said Father Jeremy Theis, pastor of the parishes in Upsala, Elmdale and St. Francis.
NCYC goes from rowdy to reverent for Blessed Sacrament, pope’s message
The 20,000 youth attending NCYC knelt in silence as a eucharistic procession twined through the Indiana Convention Center and again while watching a videotaped welcome from Pope Francis.
Youth say NCYC theme of ‘Blessed, Broken, Given’ has deep meaning for them
For three days, the 20,000 teenagers attending the National Catholic Youth Conference form a joyful, energetic and unifying representation of how much their Catholic faith means to them.