America Magazine

Warning many ‘disappear from the parish’ after Confirmation, Pope Leo tells young people to ask for perserverance

Sometimes, when the bishop confers Confirmation—the gift of the Holy Spirit—you never see the young people again,” Pope Leo ...
National Catholic Register

Leo XIV Laments That After Receiving Confirmation, Many Young People ‘Disappear From the Parish’

Speaking to a group of young people soon to be confirmed, Pope Leo XIV encouraged perseverance in the faith and emphasized ...
Crux

As cardinal, Pope Leo XIV balanced the sacramental with the personal while confirming teenagers

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — confirmed the Marymount International School 9th graders, usually 14 or 15 years old, in a Mass on May 11, 2024. (Credit: Marymount International ...
The Express Tribune

Pope Leo XIV joins viral ‘6-7’ trend during meeting with young Catholics in Rome

Pope Leo XIV joined a group of young Catholic pilgrims in performing the viral “6-7” hand gesture during a meeting in Rome ...

Pope prays with Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally in historic encounter, vows dialogue

Pope Leo XIV has vowed to keep working to overcome differences with the Anglican Communion. He met Monday with Archbishop of ...
The Statehouse News Bureau

Seeking community, more Ohio college students commit to Catholic faith

Colleges in Ohio report a spike in students making their confirmation this year. Catholic leaders say the increase is in part ...