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Come to Jesus for ‘true passion for life,’ pope tells young people
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—The youthful face of God’s mercy can change the hearts of people who have lost hope, Pope Francis said. A young person who is touched by Christ is “capable of truly great things,” the pope told thousands of young men and women July 28 at the welcoming ceremony of World Youth Day in […]
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Don’t tuck life away, take risks, pope tells young people
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Take risks and do not let life’s obstacles get in the way of encountering the true joy and life that Jesus can give, Pope Francis told more than 1 million young people. “Don’t be afraid to say ‘yes’ to him with all your heart, to respond generously and to follow him,” the pope […]
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No room for benchwarmers, make history, pope tells youths at vigil
By JUNNO AROCHO ESTEVES, Catholic News Service
Published August 4, 2016KRAKOW, Poland (CNS)—Pope Francis told young people they are not called to be couch potatoes, living boring lives, but should leave their mark in history and not let others determine their future. Like a soccer match, life “only takes players on the first string and has no room for benchwarmers,” the pope told young people […]
