Young Catholics

Ignacio, at his young age, takes on the challenges of the disease with a mature confidence in God’s will. The teen’s treatment will last for two years.

“Saint Carlo Acutis inspires us all to do extraordinary things, even as ordinary people,” said a post from the shrine’s Instagram account.

“We must offer young people the ideal of evangelical life through the means of communication that are theirs,” Sister Albertine said.

At age 10, Blessed Frassati received his first holy Communion; two years later, he asked to be able to receive Communion daily.

“Sometimes it can feel like we’re the church of tomorrow, but this is a reminder that we’re the church of today, and the youth of the church are so alive …

“It’s a celebration. It’s seeing the unity of the church, the power of the Spirit that is still alive and continues to move and inspire. It’s beautiful.”

“Jesus tells us you are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world,” Pope Leo said in English.

(OSV News) — The following is the full text of the address to Catholic digital missionaries and influencers given by Pope Leo XIV July 29, 2025, at St. Peter ‘s Basilica. …

“With mental health issues now widespread, young people are deeply drawn to the peace, spirituality and predictability of religious services.”

“Please, don’t let all of this remain just a memory, just some nice photos, just something from the past,” the pope said.