Young Catholics

Nationwide, the number of adult baptisms skyrocketed to 17,800 catechumens baptized during the Easter Vigil on April 19, 2025.

Mendoza received only one scholarship offer. He stayed patient. He stayed disciplined. And, by his own account, he stayed grounded in his Catholic faith.

“It’s very important that we try to build human relationships, good friendships, and above all, friendship with Jesus,” the pope told thousands of young people.

Thousands of youth and young adults across the nation were assured of God’s love and call for their lives during an annual gathering spanning three cities.

“When good things happen to good people, it’s a win for everyone. His speech was a testament to his hope and determination.”

Fifty French Catholics killed under German Nazism were beatified Dec. 13, 2025, during a Mass at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris — an event that recognized their witness of faith …

Here’s a tip of the hat to some of our favorite headgear and the groups that have added an extra touch of joy to the conference.

Organized annually for the past 10 years, the Mission Congress is intended to be a “laboratory of evangelization,” in all its forms.

Pope Leo XIV encouraged an international group of young adults to reach out to their peers and invite them to be active members of a parish community rather than trying …

Young people must take control of technology and “humanize” online spaces to be friendly, creative places — not isolated echo chambers, forms of addiction or ways to escape, Pope Leo …