Pope Francis says ‘confused messages’ in the world are hurting young people, urges vocations

Pope Francis says ‘confused messages’ in the world are hurting young people, urges vocations

Pope Francis has noted that many young people “feel dismayed as they look to the future,” and says “a call to leave ourselves behind [in a vocation] and embark on a journey of love and service.” Although still in hospital, the pope’s prepared message for the May 11th 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations was released on March 19. “Often they experience insecurity about their prospects of employment and a profound identity crisis, a crisis of me…

Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as 'pilgrims of hope'

Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation as "pilgrims of hope," offering their lives generously in service to others and as a response to God's love.

Pope reflects on hope in vocational discernment for World Day of Prayer

Catholics attend the Mass and episcopal ordination of two new bishops in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 17, 2021. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN/Vatican Pool CNA Newsroom, Mar 19, 2025 / 09:25 am (CNA). Writing from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis emphasized the role of hope in vocational discernment in his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations released by the Vatican on Wednesday.“Vocation is a precious gift that God sows in hearts, a …

Pope Francis: ‘Every Vocation Is Animated by Hope’

Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News Catholics attend the Mass and episcopal ordination of two new bishops in St. Peter's Basilica Oct. 17, 2021. The Pope pointed to young saints as examples of those who found 'complete happiness in relationship with the living Christ' through their vocations.

Pope urges young people to embrace vocation as 'pilgrims of hope' - The Southern Cross

By Justin McLellan VATICAN CITY — Amid widespread uncertainty and social fragmentation, Pope Francis urged young people to embrace their vocation as “pilgrims of hope,” offering their lives generously in service to others and as a response to God’s love. Every vocation in the Church — to ordained ministry, consecrated life or life as a layperson — ” is a sign of God’s hope for the world and for each of his children,” the pope wrote in his messag…

Saint's traveling monstrance inspires vocations in northern Idaho

Saint’s traveling monstrance inspires vocations in northern Idaho News Story by Lisa Ormond | FāVS News A rare monstrance, blessed by the late St. Pope John Paul II, is traveling across Northern Idaho over the next three weeks with the goal of fostering vocations to the priesthood and religious life. This is the first time the Vocations Monstrance has been in Idaho for communities to view.  “We are so grateful to have the use of the St. Pope Joh…