Youth Speak News
Argentina will send more pilgrims to World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil than any other foreign country, according to organizers. Members of the local organizing committee for World Youth Day say that, with the recent election of an Argentine Pope, they expect up to 2.5 million young people at the international event in Rio de Janeiro.
Church teachings on sex
By Catholic Register SpecialMISSISSAUGA, ONT. Catholics need to realize that being pro-marriage does not mean you are anti-gay, an Office of Catholic Youth forum was told.
Multicultural night raises funds for Haiti
By Melissa Oro, Youth Speak NewsTORONTO - St. JosephöÏÓãÊÓƵapp College SchoolöÏÓãÊÓƵapp upcoming Multicultural Night continues a tradition of raising funds for Haiti begun more than two decades ago.
The Meme-ing of Catholicism
By Francis Olaer, Youth Speak NewsThe web site Catholic Memes has become a rallying point for Catholic apologists, while angering antitheists, poking friendly fun at Protestants and entertaining ecclesiastics.
Gender still a strong factor in abortions, says film
By Lianne Milan Bernardo, Youth Speak NewsItöÏÓãÊÓƵapp a girl! But for some parents, this is bad news.
V.I.P. youth discern GodöÏÓãÊÓƵapp call
By Darren Pereira, Youth Speak NewsTORONTO - Salesian Father Michael Pace need not look far to see vocations in many forms. One of his younger sisters is a consecrated Missionary of Charity in San Francisco, his brother and two older sisters are each married with 20 children between them, and his other younger sister, Antoinette, has discerned a call to the single life and works as her parishöÏÓãÊÓƵapp lay pastoral associate.
World traveller comes full circle with Me to We
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterToronto native Wanda O’Brien landed in India at the start of this year, ready to begin a new international adventure.
Youth struggle with religion on stage
By Emma Brown, Youth Speak NewsOTTAWA - Youth don’t see the need for religion, according The god Monologues, a play presented by a newly formed ministry of the United Church that seeks to unite faith and the arts through various programs
Pope to visit Rio in July for WYD
By Catholic Register StaffVATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has confirmed he will be attending World Youth Day in Brazil this July.
Religion on the runway
By Tristan Bronca, Youth Speak NewsDolce & Gabbana has borrowed from the Catholic Church for its latest fashion line.
Outdoor pilgrimage engages students
By Ruane Remy, The Catholic RegisterStudents from Hamilton, Ont.öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary School pulled on their boots before setting out to pray March 27.