“Young people today, they have a craving for something that’s bigger and bigger. And if we don’t feed it, then we’re not feeding our sheep,” Brooks said.

The Saint Francis Institute wants to mitigate “needless suffering” on the part of both wild and domestic animals.

The Saint Francis Institute wants to mitigate “needless suffering” on the part of both wild and domestic animals.

Fund for Vocations, a group that helps cover student loan debt for people discerning religious life, recently launched a program designed to address hidden financial barriers to religious vocations.

Fund for Vocations, a group that helps cover student loan debt for people discerning religious life, recently launched a program designed to address hidden financial barriers to religious vocations.

A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.

A poll shows Catholics disapprove of President Donald Trump’s performance as president, overall, including on how he has handled the conflict with Iran.

Catholic aid workers in Beirut offer details on Israel’s deadliest attack on the country, which took place this week.

Catholic aid workers in Beirut offer details on Israel’s deadliest attack on the country, which took place this week.

The archbishop of Tehran reflects on being separated from his flock on Easter, a Filipino bishop speaks out for doves, a French church is vandalized, and more in this week’s world news roundup.