"Accompany Young People and Give Them Joy and Zest for Life"

Vatican Meeting Offers Recommendations on Evangelizing Youth Culture

Who’s Choosing the Religious Life? Study Says Newly Professed Are Young and More Educated

Archbishop Robert Carlson on why the Church needs religious vocations: 'In a world where human frailty is acutely felt, they remind us of God and bring Christ’s redemptive love to all they meet.'

Pope Encourages Youth to Be Joyful Missionaries

In World Youth Day 2012 address, Benedict XVI reminds young people: 'It is up to you, young followers of Christ, to show the world that faith brings happiness and a joy which is true, full and enduring.'

A Catholic Girl's Guide to Pop-Culture Christianity

Generation Life

Jan. 15 issue editorial

Why Educating Youth on Morality Matters

Pope and Spanish bishop highlight need to teach young people the truth about justice, peace and love and sexuality.

True Education Brings Hope

Jan. 15 issue editorial

Pope Recalls Successful Trip to Germany

Benedict XVI 'was happy to see that the faith in my German homeland has a young face, that it is alive and has a future.'

Benedict Reminds Germans to Be Light of Christ in the World

Roundup of Pope’s Visit to Germany

Father Barron: The Mainstream Media Missed the Point of World Youth Day

Father Robert Barron says WYD was 'splendid, unforgettable' and explains why the Church's future, filled with enthusiastic, faith-filled young people, is full of hope.

Pope: WYD Pilgrims Are 'Precious Gift Which Gives Hope for the Future of the Church'

Holy Father also announced themes for next World Youth Days. Theme for Brazil in 2013: ‘Go and make disciples of all peoples.’

Teens Follow in the Footsteps of Saints

How holy lives inspire today’s young people. Aug. 28 print issue feature.

World Youth Day Pilgrimage Ends With a Visit to Avila: Praying Where St. Teresa Prayed

Our Register staffer's WYD adventures come to a blessed conclusion.

Pope Says Farewell to Youth at World Youth Day: Give a Bold Witness of Christian Living

Recitation of the Angelus Domini at Cuatro Vientos Airport, parting words, and announcement of next WYD in Brazil by Benedict XVI on Aug. 21.

WYD Madrid 2011 Encouraged Youth 'Built Up in Jesus Christ'

More coverage of the blessed events: Pilgrims' faith grew, the Pope heard confessions, and St. John of Avila declared a doctor of the Church.

The Final Blessings of World Youth Day: Prayer Vigil and Closing Mass

Our Register staffer reflects on the last days of WYD 2011 Madrid.

Cardinal George and Archbishop Chaput Encourage WYD Youth in Their Friendship With God

In catechesis and Eucharistic adoration events, the bishops shared how important faith should be in young people's lives.

Archbishop Dolan Prays With Young New Yorkers at WYD

Archbishop Dolan leads evening prayer service for hundreds of youth at World Youth Day.

Why We Wanted to Go to World Youth Day

Before heading to Madrid, young pilgrims express excitement about taking part in the faith-filled festivities. Aug. 14 issue feature.

Cardinal Tells Youth Faith Is an Adventure at World Youth Day's First Mass

Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko: 'Faith is possible. It is in fact a wonderful adventure that allows us to discover the magnitude and beauty of our lives.'