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Bishop urges youth to ‘make their home in Christ’
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has been hailed as a time of listening, deepening of faith and friendship. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Maronite youth gather with Pope in Lebanon
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay led a delegation of more than 40 young Australian Lebanese on a historic pilgrimage to Lebanon for Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic visit this week. Source: Maronite Eparchy.
Young pilgrims urged to nurture the life of the Holy Spirit within
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival concluded yesterday, with Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli sending the 6000 young participants forth as “pilgrims of hope” and “the Spirit’s new shoots”.
Young pilgrims learn they were ‘created for love’
Pilgrims at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival were yesterday invited to discover the deeper purpose of their lives: that they were created by love and for love.
Pope sends surprise video message to youth festival pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV sent a surprise video message yesterday to the thousands of young people attending the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne, encouraging them to embrace their God-given identity and walk boldly as disciples in today’s world.
Young people head to Melbourne for youth festival
With only a few days to go, the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival is shaping up to be the most distinctive celebration of the festival to date. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Technology has role in making connections: Pope
Pope Leo XIV urged United States high school students to be “intentional” with their screen time, their prayer time and their involvement in a local parish. Source: CNS.
Bishop delegate for youth expresses hope for festival
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has appointed Bishop of Bunbury George Kolodziej SDS as bishop delegate for youth. Source: ACBC.
Lismore bishop says Church needs voice and energy of young people
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has re-established the Diocesan Youth Council, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to listening to, accompanying, and empowering young people on their faith journeys.