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May 7, 2019

Church leaders worldwide mourn, offer prayers following Vanier's death

Jean Vanier, founder of the L'Arche communities, is pictured in a March 3, 2011, photo. Vanier, a Canadian Catholic figure whose charity work helped improve conditions for the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over the past half century, died May 7 at age 90.

WASHINGTON - The death of Jean Vanier, whose ministry helped improve the lives of developmentally disabled people in dozens of countries, drew prayers and words of condolence from church leaders around the world.

Published in International
May 2, 2019

YSN reacts to Christus Vivit

Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops, holds Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation, “Christus Vivit” (Christ Lives), during a news conference April 2.

On April 2, Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation in response to the Synod on Young People last October. The YSN team carefully combed through the document and here are some of their reactions. 

Published in Youth Speak News
July 28, 2015

Catholic officials, others react to Boy Scouts' decision to allow openly gay leaders

In this June 29, 2014 file photo, a Boy Scout carries a rainbow flag during the San Francisco Gay Pride Festival in California. Boy Scouts of America lifted a ban on openly gay troop leaders today.

WASHINGTON - The top leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting have made an uneasy peace with the Boy Scouts of America's decision July 27 to allow openly gay troop leaders and employees to serve in their ranks at the national level.

Published in International
June 28, 2015

Reaction from around the world

U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and Jeb Bush, who is vying to be his successor, are among those who have commented on the Pope’s encyclical.

There are as many opinions on Pope Francis’ encyclical as there are people. Here are a few — both pro and con — from political leaders and media personalities around the world.

Published in Canada