Youth Speak News
Seven years ago, David Patterson attended his first Lift Jesus Higher rally. It changed his life.
Archdiocese of Toronto calls youth to authentic love
By Elizabeth Chelmecki, Youth Speak NewsMatt Fradd is challenging hundreds of youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto to seek authentic love.
Ottawa teen now inspires others to take faith in action
By Patrick Peori, Youth Speak NewsFor Thomas Lindale, going on a mission trip to India with Free the Children (now WE Charity) was really about being GodöÏÓãÊÓƵapp light in the world.
Youth volunteers energize Tijuana migrant shelters
By Alessia Loduca, Youth Speak NewsWhen Fr. Michael Pace first arrived in Tijuana, Mexico, he couldn’t help but feel overwhelmed.
FriaröÏÓãÊÓƵapp essay winners bring message of unity
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterWriting on the theme of reconciliation proved to be an education for some of the entrants to the Friars’ Student Writing Awards — including the winner.
Controversy overshadows filmöÏÓãÊÓƵapp message of loyalty and service
By Emily Barber, Youth Speak NewsI was feeling a tad hypocritical about . For one, I’m not really a dog person and for another, this movie has been the subject of much controversy regarding the treatment of its canine stars.
How to apply to the Youth Speak News mentorship program
By Catholic Register StaffAre you a university or senior high school student 16 or older?
Do you like to write?
Do you want to improve your skills in a mentoring program led by a professional journalist?
Do you want to enrich your faith?
The day I met the Pope
By Maggie McLellan, Youth Speak News SpecialNot many people can say that they’ve met Pope Francis, but I can.
How youth discover their faith through music
By Teresa Quadros, Youth Speak NewsFrom the moment Ryan Hermack wakes up in the morning to the moment before he goes to sleep at night, his Spotify playlist shuffles through hundreds of Christian praise music.
Young people are leading the future of ecumenism
By Jean Ko Din, The Catholic RegisterThere was a time when Catholics, Protestants and other Christian denominations were largely isolated from each other.
‘Silence’ shows struggle to hear the voice of God
By Breanna Azevedo, Youth Speak NewsUpon entering the screening room to watch Silence, I was prepared for a film that would share a horrendous part of the history of Catholicism.