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Christus Vivit
To Young People and to the Entire People of God
Christus Vivit
To Young People and to the Entire People of God
Apostolic Exhortation
Pope Francis
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Table of Contents
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What Does the Word of God Have to Say About Young People?
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A Church attentive to the signs of the times
Mary, The Young Woman of Nazareth
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Some Experiences of Young People
Desires, hurts and longings
The Digital Environment
Migrants as an Epitome of Our Time
Ending Every Form of Abuse
A Way Out
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A Great Message for All Young People
A God Who is Love
Christ Saves You
He is Alive!
The Spirit Gives Life
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A Time of Dreams and Decisions
A Thirst for Life and Experience
In Friendship with Christ
Growth in Maturity
Paths of Fraternity
Young and Committed
Courageous Missionaries
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Don’t Allow Yourselves to be Uprooted
Your Relationship with the Elderly
Dreams and Visions
Taking Risks Together
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A Pastoral Care That is Synodal
Main Courses of Action
Suitable Environments
Youth ministry in educational institutions
Areas