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Children Pope Francis

Pope to publish document dedicated to children

Ending a Vatican summit on the rights of children, Pope Francis announced he would publish a papal document dedicated to children. Source: Catholic Review.

Children Pope Francis

Pope tells world leaders to defend children’s rights

It is unacceptable that a child’s right to life and a dignified childhood should be sacrificed to “the idols” of power, profit, ideology and nationalistic self-interest, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Children Pope Francis

Don’t buy from companies that exploit children: Pope

People and institutions can protect children by changing what they buy and what they invest in, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Children Saints

Pope to canonise Acutis and Frassati, host meeting on children’s rights

Pope Francis announced that he will canonise Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati next year and that the Vatican will host a world meeting on the rights of the child on February 3. Source: CNS. 

Children Indigenous

Labor to launch national commission for Indigenous youth

A new national commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people will be launched in January. Source: Canberra Times.

Children Pope Francis

Pope Francis visits Vatican’s Summer Camp

Pope Francis brought joy to the children of the Vatican’s Summer Camp yesterday, in what has become an annual tradition for the Holy Father. Source: Vatican News.

Children Evangelisation

Holiday program brings kids closer to God

Dozens of Brisbane school-aged kids were “powering up” with the Holy Trinity at a three-day Encounter Catholic Kids program at Twelve Apostles Church, Darra, last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Children Pope Francis

Joy can change the world, Pope tells children

To change the world, children must “press ahead and be joyful”, ask why there is injustice and always help others, Pope Francis told thousands of children gathered in Rome for the Church’s first-ever World Children’s Day. Source: CNS.

Children Reflection

Humbly walking with God, SpongeBob and kids

It is my hope that World Children’s Day will enrich parish children’s ministries in the same way that World Youth Day enriches youth ministries, writes Kate Moriarty. Source: Melbourne Catholic.