Young Catholic News

Loyola grad Dessi preaches social media in “exploding” world
Feb 10 2012
As managing partner of New York-based Drive Action Digital, a Web development company, and chief managing officer of social media innovator, The Athletes Network, Chris Dessi has precious little time. But, the Loyola University Maryland graduate is also a husband, father and author of a book that reached No. 1 on Amazon’s list of Hot New Releases in January.

T-shirts, balloons and banners proclaim pro-life crowd’s convictions
Jan 24 2012
WASHINGTON – Mark Hosbein stood on the corner of a busy Washington intersection under the steady rain Jan. 23 with a small duffle bag at his feet and a simple message for passers-by: “Please consider spiritually adopting an unborn baby who is in danger of abortion.”

Cardinal links religious liberty fight with abortion struggle
Jan 23 2012
WASHINGTON – Participants at the annual March for Life were urged in advance of the march not to let themselves be compromised in their beliefs as the federal government pursues regulations that Catholic leaders say constitute an attack on conscience and religious liberty.

Dominican nuns resist war in prayer, action to disarm nuclear arsenals
Jan 22 2012
BALTIMORE – They call themselves peacemakers, following in the footsteps of the nonviolent Jesus.

As Tet nears, migrants return to Vietnam, get chance to renew faith
Jan 21 2012
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Catholic migrant workers based in Laos are returning home to be with their families in time for the Tet New Year holidays and, for many, the trip will offer a chance to renew their faith.

Pope prays for migrants, refugees seeking a better life
Jan 17 2012
VATICAN CITY –The millions of refugees and migrants in the world are not numbers but people in search of a better life for themselves and their families, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Pope says selfishness, individualism fed economic crisis
Jan 14 2012
VATICAN CITY – The economic crisis should push people to look at the values reflected in their civic life and prompt an honest evaluation of whether citizens are working together to promote justice and solidarity, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Eucharist gives strength to those who are weak, weary, lost, pope says
Jan 13 2012
VATICAN CITY – The Eucharist sustains those who are tired, worn out or lost in the world and transforms human sin and weakness into new life, Pope Benedict XVI said.

Furry little fella in Punxsutawney reminds all to have some winter fun
Jan 11 2012
ERIE, Pa. – What could be more charming than a small town in Pennsylvania that throws its doors open to the world for a great big party each year in the deepest, darkest days of winter? How about that it happens in the Diocese of Erie? Or that several members of Punxsutawney Phil’s world-renowned top-hatted Inner Circle are also members of Ss. Cosmas and Damian Parish?

In speech to diplomats, pope condemns ‘religiously motivated terrorism’
Jan 09 2012
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI condemned “religiously motivated terrorism” and restrictions on religious freedom during his annual address to diplomats accredited to the Vatican.

National Vocations Awareness Week takes place Jan. 9-14
Jan 04 2012
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Catholic Church will celebrate National Vocation

Blessed John Paul’s childhood Jewish friend dies in Rome at 90
Jan 03 2012
ROME – Jerzy Kluger, known as Blessed John Paul II’s lifelong Jewish friend and one who had a deep impact on the pope’s commitment to improved Catholic-Jewish relations, died in Rome Dec. 31 at the age of 90.

Italian car-parts maker hosts eco-friendly popemobile design contest
Jan 02 2012
VATICAN CITY – A select group of young international designers will be submitting innovative mock-ups of what an eco-friendly popemobile should look like.

Year brings health care reform law and a ‘wound to church’s unity’
Jan 01 2012
WASHINGTON – 2010 will be known in many circles as the year of health reform. Among Catholics, it might also be known as the year that caused, as Chicago Cardinal Francis E. George said in his final talk as president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a “wound to the church’s unity.”

For pope, 2011 was year of evangelization, travel and technology
Jan 01 2012
VATICAN CITY – An interfaith meeting in Assisi, a new book on Jesus of Nazareth and a website-launching tap on an iPad were among the highlights of 2011 for Pope Benedict XVI.