News from around the world by national and local youth groups such as CYMFED & YCW. It also contains reports on events, activities and resources for young people, often written by young people. See our Young People's Projects & Services Links page for relevant links.
Young adults aged 18-34 are invited to take part in a volunteering weekend helping to prepare the winter shelter at Giuseppe Conlon House in Harringay, which provides accommodation and a welcoming community for people experiencing homelessness. Supported by Caritas Westminster, the weekend will involve painting, decorating, cleaning and other practical tasks. It's on Saturday the 10th of October a... Read More
A priest with 1.8 million TikTok followers has urged young people not to ignore the persecution faced by Christians around the world. Father James Anyaegbu, who hosted Aid to the Church in Need's Scottish Youth Rally in Hamilton on 8th September, encouraged around 700 pupils to be aware of the challenges faced by Christians in countries including Nigeria, India and Ukraine, and to stand in solidar... Read More
Cheers, music and moments of silent prayer marked one of Scotland's largest Catholic youth gatherings as more than 700 pupils came together to learn about the realities facing Christians persecuted for their faith around the world. Pupils from 23 schools attended Aid to the Church in Need's Scottish Youth Rally on Tuesday 8th September where they learned about the challenges faced by suffering Chr... Read More
More than 200 young people, parish youth leaders and young adult volunteers from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham and beyond gathered at Alton Castle this week for the annual LifeTeen Summer Camp which brought together adventure, friendship, formation and a deep encounter with Christ. Organised by the Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT), the five-day camp welcomed young people aged 12-18 from Catholic pa... Read More
St Dominic's Rosary Shrine, in Southampton Road, NW5, have announced the launch of a new teenagers group: 'The Frassati Society,' named in honour of St Pier Giorgio Frassati, the lay Dominican saint. The group is open to teenagers below 18 years of age. Permission forms are a requirement before attending, so please contact the parish office to obtain a copy. email: london.secretary@english.op.org.... Read More
Thousands of young people from across Europe gathered in Assisi this morning for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting. With temperatures over 37C it was one of the hottest days of the year. During Mass in the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, the Pope encouraged his young listeners to go "to the margins" of society, "where the injustice and arrogance of a few deny the dignity and dreams of many."... Read More
The official theme song for the next World Youth Day (WYD) has been unveiled, exactly one year ahead of the event. The hymn will set the tone for this upcoming international gathering of Catholic youth, who will gather in Seoul from August 3 to 8, 2027. The theme song is entitled Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum and takes up the theme chosen for WYD 2027: "Take courage! I have overcome the world," a ver... Read More
In a video message to a youth conference, Pope Leo XIV revealed 'the secret' of being able to face challenging circumstances with a smile, and reassured all participating that 'If we have the profound conviction that God cares for us as His beloved children, we will not be flustered or discouraged, even in difficult situations.' "Only the love of God can provide us with true and perfect joy,' told... Read More
Weather didn't dampen the spirits of a group of youngsters who braved the night to pray for fellow Christians at Scotland's Marian shrine. Ten young people took part in a 'Camp out for Hope' with staff from Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) at the Carfin Lourdes Grotto on Saturday night (30th May). A heavy downpour over night and spring showers during their stay failed to diminish the group's enthus... Read More
For the first time, members of Jesuit Young Adult Ministries groups from across Britain came together for a shared pilgrimage to Rome (Roma Ignaziana), spending four days exploring the spiritual heart of the Church through prayer, friendship and the Ignatian tradition. Young adults from London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Preston visited some of the city's most significant Jesuit and Catholic sites, be... Read More
Knock Shrine has announced that applications are now open for the upcoming Knock Youth Leadership Programme, beginning this September. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before the closing date of May 22nd 2026. This two-year, part-time programme is designed for individuals who are interested in, or currently involved in, youth ministry within their parish. The programme aims to equip p... Read More
Young people across the global ecumenical movement are sharing prayers of solidarity in response to escalating violence and suffering in the Middle East and other regions affected by conflict. Prepared by the Communications Working Group and Theology & Spiritual Life Working group of the Young People in the Ecumenical Movement, the collective prayers are offered "in humility and love," holding... Read More
Pope Leo received an enthusiastic welcome when he arrived in Pope Paul VI Hall for a meeting with young people of the Diocese of Rome on Saturday. In his reflection the Holy Father advised them not to be content with superficial relationships, but to seek the truth, goodness and communion that arise from encountering God and one's neighbour. Pope Leo said that shortly before the meeting he had re... Read More
Pope Leo made history on New Year's Day with a surprise video message to tens of thousands of young Catholics gathered at the SEEK 2026 conference in Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth. In the video Pope Leo invites young people to spend time with Jesus, whether they are meeting Him for the first time or deepening their relationship with him, and to always be open "to what the Lord has in store". Je... Read More
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