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‘Learn to listen to others’, late Pope tells young people in video
A previously unseen video recorded in January shows the late Pope Francis urging young people to learn how to listen to others. Source: Vatican News.
Marist180 calls for immediate action to end youth homelessness
Marist180 and Yfoundations are calling for urgent national action to end youth homelessness, spotlighting the strength and resilience of young people with lived experience and exposing the systemic failures driving a growing crisis.
Priest calls for united action on juvenile crime in South Australia
Msgr David Cappo, the Adelaide priest behind a ground-breaking report on juvenile crime, has urged South Australia’s Malinauskas Government to re-look at the report’s recommendations. Source: The Southern Cross.
Experts say young Australians are experiencing the highest rate of homelessness
Every four days, a young homeless person aged between 15 and 24 dies, with suicide the leading cause of death, according to new figures released this week. Source: ABC News.
Perth Archdiocese launches Catholic Youth AssemblyÂ
Perth Archdiocese has launched its Catholic Youth Assembly, a move aimed at boosting youth involvement in the Church. Source: The Record.
All systems go as festival venue announced
The venue for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been locked in, with the Melbourne Archdiocese securing the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre for the November 30-December 2 event. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Unite 2025 conference inspires young Catholics
More than 600 young Syro-Malabar Catholics from Australia, Oceania and beyond gathered for the Unite 2025 conference in Melbourne last weekend. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Archdiocese marks coming Jubilee Year and one year until ACYFÂ Â
Young people, families and representatives from Melbourne parishes, faith movements and migrant communities gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne to mark three significant milestones. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope urges young people not to get carried away by illusions
Marking the Solemnity of Christ the King and the close of the liturgical year, Pope Francis presided over Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, urging young Catholics to reject superficial acclaim and embrace authentic Christian witness. Source: CNA.