by Cindy Wooden and Francis X. Rocca RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) – Pope Francis returned to his native Latin America July 22, asking for open hearts, even after the irrepressible crowds made it clear he had them. The 76-year-old pope’s first international trip involved a 12-hour flight from Rome, taking him back to the continent […]
Our Youth
Protests Are Aimed at Government, Not Pope
by Lise Alves RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) – The dream of trying to see Pope Francis up close ended at a police barricade for 74-year-old Odaleia Bastos. “I don’t understand why we can’t get closer,” she said as she argued with police officers. “The population will protect the pope,” she kept telling them. Bastos, like […]
Pope Francis Says Young People Should Have Jobs
by Cindy Wooden ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO BRAZIL (CNS) – With economic hard times as an excuse not to hire young people, the world risks tossing them aside and endangers its own future, Pope Francis said. Speaking to reporters aboard the papal flight to Rio de Janeiro July 22, the pope declined to answer […]
Music, Laser Light Show and Free Food At St. Athanasius
As St. Athanasius parish, Bensonhurst, celebrates its 100th anniversary, Msgr. David Cassato, pastor, hosted an event to encourage youth participation. The parish youth rally featured live music, celebrities, games, rides, food and a laser light show – all free. “The point is that the church is open to all people,” the pastor said. “I want […]
Youth Views: Reflect on the Fifth Commandment, Thou Shall Not Kill, as it pertains to your life.
Teen News Flash: June 22
A Fortissimo Birthday William Ross Cadelina, son of William and Rosebelle Cadelina of Glen Oaks, will be serenading his friends at a piano recital on his 17th birthday. A junior student of Bayside H.S., Cadelina has been playing piano under the guidance of Ramona Arceo. His repertoire consists of classical pieces by great composers like […]
Teens Take Charge at the NYPD
For one day, the New York City Police Department underwent an enormous personnel change. Students who wrote winning essays in the NYPD’s annual Police Commissioner for a Day Essay Contest, served as honorary officers, bureau chiefs, borough and precinct commanders. Alanna McAuliffe, a junior at Bishop Kearney H.S., Bensonhurst, filled the top position, police commissioner. […]
A Window to WWII
Biotechonology Comes to St. Francis Prep
St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, is one of the first high schools in New York City to design a comprehensive course in biotechnology. Biotechnology is a fast growing, high-paying field with many different employment opportunities. It utilizes modern technology to harness both the cellular and molecular processes that give rise to various biological functions. This […]
Xaverian Men Soar to Rank of Eagle
Eight students from Xaverian H.S., Bay Ridge earned the title of Eagle Scout, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting Program of the Boys Scouts of America. They were required to earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate scout spirit through service and leadership. Each completed an extensive service project. Senior Anthony Mecca, […]