Be pilgrims, not tourists in life, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the perfect selfie, Pope Francis said. "Do not be like superficial sightseers, blind to the beauty around you, never discovering the meaning of the roads you take, interested only in a few fleeting moments to capture in a selfie. Tourists do this," the pope said in a message to young people ahead of the local celebrations of World Youth Day Nov. 24.
Indifference kills; be signs of hope, pope tells young people
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Young people must reject indifference and embrace their role as a generation of hope and unity to build a better future for the world, Pope Francis said. Developing a sense of fraternity is "the best answer we can offer to the conflicts and indifference that kill, because indifference kills," the pope told a meeting of young Catholics from around the Mediterranean.
Hope Squad offers struggling students a listening ear
Story by Gina Keating, courtesy of Seton Catholic Preparatory
Out of tragedy comes hope. When one member of the student body at Seton Catholic Preparatory...