I have long believed that the greatest poverty in this world is a lack of recognition of our own dignity and that of those around us.
Dignity: One word that needs to guide more of our thoughts, actions
Pope: Church must go where people are indifferent, hostile to the faith
The most desolate places in the world in need of Christ are where people are indifferent, even hostile to God and his love. The church’s mission is to bring the faith to the ends of the earth, especially to these “extreme peripheries,” Pope Francis said.
To foster vocations, trust young people, pope tells conference
In a message sent Dec. 1, the pope said to foster vocations, the church must trust young people who, “despite belonging to the ‘selfie’ generation, look for full meaning in their lives, even when they do not always look for it where it can be found.”
Pope announces pre-synod meeting to listen to youths’ hopes, doubts
Pope Francis has invited Christian and non-Christian young people from around the world to a meeting in preparation for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018.
Chance discovery: A youth’s vision of the ideal society
It is revealing how a young person — without as much time here on earth and years of experience we adults have — has the wisdom and understands the importance of being attentive to the people around them and inevitably finding happiness for themselves and others by this awareness.
What would you share with Pope Francis?
Through digital outreach, Pope Francis has set forth a challenge to create a culture of encounter whether it be through emails, text messages, social networks and chats.
Vatican releases online questionnaire for youth
To involve young people in preparations for the Synod of Bishops on youth in 2018, the Vatican has released an online questionnaire to better understand the lives, attitudes and concerns of 16- to 29-year-olds around the world.
Vatican official tells Hong Kong youths: Get involved in synod prep
Cardinal encourages young Catholics to get involved in preparation for the next Synod of Bishops in October of 2018.