ARLINGTON, Texas, AUG. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- In a world where young people are perpetually texting, “tweeting” and connecting on Facebook, it can seem that the modern technology of social networking is more of a distraction than a benefit. Matthew Warner, however, sees the technology as an opportunity to reach out to youth, and to unite parishes.

MINSK, Belarus, AUG. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Though the Church in Belarus is thriving 20 years after religious freedom was restored, now the faithful must be on guard against the winds of secularism, says the archbishop of Minsk-Mohilev.   

CALCUTTA, India, AUG. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mother Teresa of Calcutta would have turned 100 years old next Thursday. The order she founded Missionaries of Charity, as well as faithful and nonbelievers from around the world are joining in preparation for the anniversary.   

IRONDALE, Alabama, AUG. 20, 2010 (Zenit.org).- When Benedict XVI makes his Sept. 16-19 State visit to the United Kingdom, people worldwide will be able to watch through the Eternal Word Television Network.  

MEXICO CITY, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Mexico's Supreme Court has propelled the nation to one of the world's most liberal stances on homosexual "marriage" and adoption.

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Christians are uniting to affirm the importance of fatherhood and the truths of John Paul II's teaching in the theology of the body, says Glenn Stanton.

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Permanent Commission of the Argentina Episcopal Conference concluded a three-day meeting that was dominated by discussion on strategy, now that Argentina has established a nationwide recognition of same-sex "marriages."   

BHOPAL, India, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The Catholic Church in India is struggling to promote religious freedom in the nation, while recent conflicts show tensions are still flaring.   

ROCCA DI MEZZO, Italy, AUG. 19, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI spent this year's Feast of the Transfiguration following Christ's example in a particular way: He went into the mountains, where he visited a Marian shrine that marked its 1,400th anniversary this summer.

ROME, AUG. 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A Vatican spokesman says Benedict XVI's trip to the United Kingdom next month will be an opportunity to effectively present a secularized society with the positive contribution and beauty of the Christian faith and the Catholic Church.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 18, 2010 (Zenit.org).- An intimate personal union with Christ must be at the heart of apostolic activity, says Benedict XVI, pointing to the teaching of his predecessor St. Pius X.   

ROME, AUG. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy at the Regina Apostolorum university.

ARLINGTON, Virginia, AUG. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A seminar on the intersection between psychology and spiritual growth gathered people involved in pastoral ministry worldwide to study new methods of caring for others.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 17, 2010 (Zenit.org).- A martyr is free before worldly power, a free person who in one definitive act gives his whole life to God, says Benedict XVI.   

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the homily Benedict XVI gave Sunday for the feast of Mary's Assumption, which he celebrated in the parish Church of St. Thomas of Villanueva. 

STUBENVILLE, Ohio, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The words solemnly uttered by Pope Pius XII on Nov. 1, 1950, brought a new global appreciation to the Mother of Christ's glorious exit from earth to heaven, a doctrinal truth which has been celebrated liturgically since the sixth century.

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of Benedict XVI's address yesterday, solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin, before he prayed the midday Angelus together with pilgrims gathered in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.   

VATICAN CITY, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI is affirming his personal gratitude to the members of the Knights of Columbus, and assuring them that fidelity to God is the best response to "often unfair and unfounded" attacks on the Church and its leaders.  

TAIZÉ, France, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As the ecumenical Taizé Community marked both the 70th anniversary of foundation and the fifth anniversary of the founder's death, Benedict XVI pointed to the founder's "ecumenism of holiness" as an inspiration in "our march toward unity."   

CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, AUG. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- The truth of what  awaits Christians and is prefigured with Mary's assumption into heaven should fill us with joy, says Benedict XVI.