Youth

Africa’s Breaking Point—and Her Becoming: Faith, Justice, and the Climate of Hope

From the 10th to the 21st of this month, world leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30—the defining climate summit of the year. More than 190 countries are represented. The theme, “Global Mutirão,” meaning collective effort, calls on leaders for global mobilization to defend the rights of Indigenous peoples and promote shared well-being. Curiously, the president of the “Land of…

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African Youth and Media Literacy

❝ The digital environment is not a parallel or purely virtual world but is part of the daily experience of many people, especially the young.” “ — Pope Francis, Message for the 48th World Communications Day, 2014 A Call to Discernment In this month’s edition of Young Faith, New Horizons, we explore how media literacy is becoming an essential tool…

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Youth-Led Initiatives in Faith Communities: A Transformative Wave in African Catholicism

In a world of rapid transformation, a quiet yet powerful revolution is taking root across Africa. It is a movement powered by faith, driven by youthful passion, and anchored in a profound commitment to spreading the Catholic faith and serving communities. For too long, the narrative of Africa has been dominated by stories of war, conflict, poverty, unemployment, and unrest.…

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