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5 Headlines That Inspire Hope

  1. Young people for young people: Mary’s Meals brings hope to the Jubilee — Vatican News

    Young people across the world are serving as “Youth Ambassadors” for Mary’s Meals, a charity that feeds children in poor communities. In Malawi, youth ambassadors organize school clubs, awareness drives, farmers’ markets, fundraising, and university outreach to support children who otherwise lack consistent meals and access to education. One young ambassador once depended on Mary’s Meals herself, and now works for the organization, giving back. Vatican News .


  2. Pope Francis thanks the world’s volunteers for the ‘miracle of tenderness’ — Catholic News Agency

    At the Jubilee of Volunteers in the Vatican (March 2025), Pope Francis thanked volunteers serving in many capacities “on the streets and in homes, in the company of the sick, the suffering, and the imprisoned, with the young and the elderly.” He called their generosity and commitment signs of hope, especially for those most vulnerable. Catholic News Agency 


  3. The poor cannot keep waiting for justice, solidarity, pope says” — Catholic Daily / Vatican News

    Pope Francis, on the World Day of the Poor, highlighted the urgency of responding to poverty through acts of justice and solidarity. The campaign by the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s “13 Houses Jubilee Project” seeks to provide housing for people experiencing homelessness in many countries. While not exclusively focused on young adult volunteers, the message and example call all faithful, including younger people, to engage in housing and care for marginalized persons. Catholic Daily 


  4. Service Projects – The Catholic Labor Network

    Thousands of young Catholics now serve through volunteer projects and year-long programs—a hopeful sign of the times. Yet, as Michael Laskey and Pope Francis remind us, true service must go beyond quick fixes to build real relationships and a “culture of encounter.” Authentic Christian volunteering means slowing down to listen, fostering understanding, and working not just to help individuals, but to transform society with compassion and justice.. Catholic Labor Network 


  5. Catholic Charities Young Professionals Group Highlighted in Catholic SF Magazine — Catholic Charities San Francisco

    A group of young professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area who use their skills and energy to support Catholic Charities through fundraising, volunteering, and raising awareness. It highlights how younger adults can contribute their talents (not just time) to help the vulnerable. Catholic Charities San Francisco


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