Young Catholics

(OSV News) — Younger Catholic adults in the U.S. are more likely to be Hispanic or Latino, while just over half of Gen-Z individuals raised Catholic are likely to retain that …

“Christians are called today to be co-workers for peace with Christ, who even in our day wishes to share that gift with humanity.”

The next generation of young Catholics are less interested in a Church that adapts to modern culture and more drawn to one with a solid doctrinal foundation that is firmly …

“Just to be a part of something so much bigger than myself, it’s so special. There’s been so many emotions — a lot of tears of joy, disbelief.”

The prayer event and a protest to be held Feb. 27 on campus are part of a corrective movement directed “out of love” toward the university’s administration.

Pedro’s father described his son as “a very normal guy” whose holiness came not from extraordinary talents, but from allowing God to guide his life.

“Everywhere we see more and more young people coming to parishes and high school chaplaincies to ask to prepare for baptism.”

Earlier this year, FOCUS announced SEEK 2027 will take place Jan. 1-5 in two cities that have hosted it before: San Antonio and Columbus, Ohio.

“What’s going on in our country is horrible, and it’s really important for our young generation to use our voices to stand up for what’s right.”

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