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EWTN host, author, and Catholic father Chris Stefanick reminds us that Blessed Chiara Badano, a World Youth Day patron saint, is 'the first blessed of this generation.' (photo: Courtesy photo / Chris Stefanick/EWTN/Public Domain )

World Youth Day ‘shows us that Jesus Christ is alive and well and moving in the hearts of young people,’ says Catholic youth speaker.

By Alyssa Murphy, EWTN News, July 20, 2023

Alyssa Murphy is the Register’s Managing Editor of Digital Assets. Starting her career on the airwaves in San Francisco, she has worked in all facets of media. Alyssa enjoys writing and covering stories that inspire and uplift. …

 

Alyssa MurphyAs millions of youth are preparing for a pilgrimage to Portugal for World Youth Day 2023, the stakes are high when considering the recent statistics on depression and loneliness among teens and young adults. Staggering rates of suicide attempts and mental-health issues cloud many young hearts and minds, not to mention the disheartening daily news headlines.

So many young people have had profound experiences when attending World Youth Day — conversions of heart, lifelong friendships and marriages are just some of the fruits of these worldwide calls to Catholics to journey together in the hope of igniting a deeper desire to know Jesus. …

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