Youth & Young Adults

Young people across the global ecumenical movement are sharing prayers of solidarity in response to escalating violence and suffering in the Middle East and other regions affected by conflict. Prepared by the Communications Working Group and Theology & Spiritual Life Working group of the Young People in the Ecumenical Movement, the collective prayers are offered "in humility and love," holding... Read More

Pope Leo received an enthusiastic welcome when he arrived in Pope Paul VI Hall for a meeting with young people of the Diocese of Rome on Saturday. In his reflection the Holy Father advised them not to be content with superficial relationships, but to seek the truth, goodness and communion that arise from encountering God and one's neighbour. Pope Leo said that shortly before the meeting he had re... Read More

Pope Leo made history on New Year's Day with a surprise video message to tens of thousands of young Catholics gathered at the SEEK 2026 conference in Columbus, Denver, and Fort Worth. In the video Pope Leo invites young people to spend time with Jesus, whether they are meeting Him for the first time or deepening their relationship with him, and to always be open "to what the Lord has in store". Je... Read More

From 28 December 2025 to 1 January 2026, the 48th European Youth Meeting is taking place in Paris and the Île-de-France region. Organised by the ecumenical Taizé Community, this five-day Meeting brings together young Europeans aged 18 to 35, at the invitation of local churches and in close collaboration with the civil authorities. The European Meeting is bringing together around 15,000 young peo... Read More

More than 13,000 young people gathered in Bkerké on Monday evening for an open-air meeting with Pope Leo. The atmosphere was jubilant. The event began with processions and the testimonies of volunteers and young people, before two more asked the Holy Father questions. In his speech, the Pope began by addressing those present with the "greeting of the Risen Jesus", "assalamu alaikum" - "peace be w... Read More

Jesuit Young Adult Ministries (YAM) is inviting applications for a part-time Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator to join its central London team. The role, which is 17.5 hours per week with flexible hybrid working options, offers a salary of £15,000-£18,000 pro-rata. The successful candidate will play a key role in keeping the ministry's operations running smoothly while connecting young adu... Read More

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Pax Christi International (PCI) 80th Anniversary in Florence, Italy. From around the world, we came together not only to celebrate 80 years of Pax Christi, but also to discuss how to build momentum for the organisation to continue into the future. Over a packed four days, we had panel discussions, workshops and moments of reflection. Under the theme o... Read More

The Catenians National Public Speaking Final 2025 brought together 15 outstanding student speakers from across the UK for a vibrant celebration of ideas, faith, and community. Held at the Manchester Conference Centre, the event showcased the eloquence and insight of young people representing Catholic schools and Catenian provinces nationwide. Finalists earned their place through rigorous regional ... Read More

The Catenians are set to host the final of their National Public Speaking Competition in Manchester on Sunday, welcoming outstanding Catholic Sixth Formers from across the country to showcase their skills in a highly anticipated event. The competition brings together the best young speakers from Catholic schools, offering a platform to hone their oratory skills and compete at a national level. Thi... Read More

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, at the High-Level Forum on the Implementation of the Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, with the theme "Empowering Youth for a Culture of Peace." Reflecting on the recent Jubilee of Youth in Rome, which drew over one million young people, Archbishop Caccia emphasized the transformative power of fraternity... Read More

From August 1 to 3, 2025, the Vocations Office of the Latin Patriarchate held a camp for youth aged 14 to 18, titled 'Veni et Vide' ('Come and See'), in collaboration with the Seminary of Beit Jala. Young people from various parishes of the Diocese of Jerusalem participated in the three-day camp, held at the Latin Seminary in Beit Jala. The camp offered a unique opportunity to delve into the theme... Read More

A diverse group of young pilgrims-18 from Cyprus, 17 from Jordan, 24 from Jerusalem, and two from Bethlehem-journeyed to Rome for the Jubilee of Youth, carrying with them the prayers of their people and the wounds of their homelands. With hearts open to encounter Christ, they crossed the Holy Door of St Peter's Basilica not merely as pilgrims, but as witnesses to a hope that dares to shine in the... Read More

Westminster Youth Ministry pilgrims had a powerful start to the Jubilee weekend. They gathered in the Venerable English College with Bishop Nicholas Hudson on the morning of Saturday, 2 August to celebrate a Mass of the English Martyrs. Bishop Nicholas reminded them how, at the moment of death, the College's Protomartyr, St Ralph Sherwin, imitated the first martyr, St Stephen, in calling on Jesu... Read More

During the Mass for the Jubilee of Young People at Tor Vergata in Rome, on Sunday morning, Pope Leo XIV reminded the young people that Jesus is our hope, and urged them to "adventure with the Lord toward eternity" as the Lord is "gently knocking" at the window of their soul. The Holy Father said that even if today's liturgy does not mention the episode directly, it invites us to reflect on the enc... Read More