What young people need from the Catholic Church

The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives,
and our religious practices were no exception. How this period of
uncertainty affected the spiritual lives of young people is the
subject Springtide Research Institute’s latest report, “The State
of Religion & Young People 2021.” We talk with Springtide’s
executive director, Dr. Josh Packard, about why young people have
lost faith in the church and its leaders—and what older Catholics
need to do to meet Gen-Z where they’re at.  In Signs of the
Times, producer Sebastian Gomes joins Ashley as a guest host this
week to discuss the U.S. bishops’ decision to cease the domestic
operations of Catholic News Service. What does this closure mean
for Catholic journalism and the people in the pews? Links from the
show: Pope Francis’ recipe to heal his painful knee? A shot of
tequila Catholic News Service closure opens the door to partisan
and ideological church coverage, Catholic journalists warn The
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