Youth & Young Adults

More than 13,000 young people gathered in Bkerké on Monday evening for an open-air meeting with Pope Leo. The atmosphere was jubilant. The event began with processions and the testimonies of volunteers and young people, before two more asked the Holy Father questions. In his speech, the Pope began by addressing those present with the "greeting of the Risen Jesus", "assalamu alaikum" - "peace be w... Read More

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Pax Christi International (PCI) 80th Anniversary in Florence, Italy. From around the world, we came together not only to celebrate 80 years of Pax Christi, but also to discuss how to build momentum for the organisation to continue into the future. Over a packed four days, we had panel discussions, workshops and moments of reflection. Under the theme o... Read More

The Catenians National Public Speaking Final 2025 brought together 15 outstanding student speakers from across the UK for a vibrant celebration of ideas, faith, and community. Held at the Manchester Conference Centre, the event showcased the eloquence and insight of young people representing Catholic schools and Catenian provinces nationwide. Finalists earned their place through rigorous regional ... Read More

The Catenians are set to host the final of their National Public Speaking Competition in Manchester on Sunday, welcoming outstanding Catholic Sixth Formers from across the country to showcase their skills in a highly anticipated event. The competition brings together the best young speakers from Catholic schools, offering a platform to hone their oratory skills and compete at a national level. Thi... Read More

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, at the High-Level Forum on the Implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, with the theme "Empowering Youth for a Culture of Peace." Reflecting on the recent Jubilee of Youth in Rome, which drew over one million young people, Archbishop Caccia emphasized the transformative power of fraternity... Read More

From August 1 to 3, 2025, the Vocations Office of the Latin Patriarchate held a camp for youth aged 14 to 18, titled 'Veni et Vide' ('Come and See'), in collaboration with the Seminary of Beit Jala. Young people from various parishes of the Diocese of Jerusalem participated in the three-day camp, held at the Latin Seminary in Beit Jala. The camp offered a unique opportunity to delve into the theme... Read More

A diverse group of young pilgrims-18 from Cyprus, 17 from Jordan, 24 from Jerusalem, and two from Bethlehem-journeyed to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, carrying with them the prayers of their people and the wounds of their homelands. With hearts open to encounter Christ, they crossed the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica not merely as pilgrims, but as witnesses to a hope that dares to shine in the... Read More

Westminster Youth Ministry pilgrims had a powerful start to the Jubilee weekend. They gathered in the Venerable English College with Bishop Nicholas Hudson on the morning of Saturday, 2 August to celebrate a Mass of the English Martyrs. Bishop Nicholas reminded them how, at the moment of death, the College's Protomartyr, St Ralph Sherwin, imitated the first martyr, St Stephen, in calling on Jesu... Read More

During the Mass for the Jubilee of Young People at Tor Vergata in Rome, on Sunday morning, Pope Leo XIV reminded the young people that Jesus is our hope, and urged them to "adventure with the Lord toward eternity" as the Lord is "gently knocking" at the window of their soul. The Holy Father said that even if today's liturgy does not mention the episode directly, it invites us to reflect on the enc... Read More

Around a million young pilgrims gathered in Tor Vergata, on the outskirts of Rome, for the Jubilee of Youth Prayer Vigil on Saturday evening. Pope Leo arrived and processed through the crowd to the stage carrying a cross. As the sun set, he led the pilgrims in a prayer vigil, with singing, Scripture readings, and Eucharistic Adoration. The event began with a question-and-answer session with the Ho... Read More

Around one million young pilgrims from 146 countries around the world have arrived in Rome to celebrate their Jubilee. They are staying in religious houses, parishes, community centres and schools. The major gatherings will take place in three locations: St Peter's Basilica, the heart of our church which draws countless pilgrims to the tomb of the Apostle; the ancient Circus Maximus, a vast open ... Read More

At the opening of the Jubilee of Youth on Tuesday evening, Pope Leo welcomed young people to St Peter's Square, inviting them to pray for peace: "Let us walk together with our faith in Jesus Christ." After the welcoming Mass which was celebrated by Mgr Rino Fisichella, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, the Holy Father made a few trips round St Peter's Square in the popemobile to gre... Read More

On 22nd July 2025, the Young Professionals Interfaith Network (YPIN) was launched as a collaboration between James Holland (Coordinator of Westminster Interfaith) and James Roberts. The Network exists to connect young people who have a professional interest in interfaith work, providing a space for networking, engagement and learning. More than 25 young professionals gathered at the LSE Faith Cent... Read More

More than a thousand young Koreans are on their way to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Youth. The Catholic community of Seoul greeted the young pilgrims with the Mass for '1004 Project,' which takes its name from the Korean word 'cheon-sa' (which both means 'angel and the number 1004). In recent months, the project has offered an intense journey of spiritual preparation to young Koreans, the... Read More