{"id":179761,"date":"2025-09-26T13:46:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T17:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/?p=179761"},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T18:06:09","slug":"how-a-spider-bite-led-to-a-moment-with-the-pope-adventures-at-catholic-worldview-fellowship-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/how-a-spider-bite-led-to-a-moment-with-the-pope-adventures-at-catholic-worldview-fellowship-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"An Unexpected Moment with the Pope: Adventures at Catholic Worldview Fellowship 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"179761\" class=\"elementor elementor-179761\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335657b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"335657b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bf95df elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bf95df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This summer\u2019s Catholic World Fellowship just wrapped up with a record number of fellows\u201436 students\u2014who spent three weeks at Schloss Wissen in Germany and one unforgettable week in Rome. One of the highlights? Meeting Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179769 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179769 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_11-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catholic Worldview Fellowship is a month-long summer fellowship program centered in Germany and Italy designed to form, network, and empower Catholic college students who want to evangelize culture. Through academic instruction from an authentically Catholic approach, cultural pilgrimages throughout Germany and Rome, faith-filled community life, and spiritual formation that includes daily prayer and the sacraments, CWF provides a space for students to contemplate their lives from the standpoint of their faith. It is the hope that graduates of CWF will then go back to transform the culture of their own communities and campuses, empowered by this transformative experience of looking at history, the world, and their own lives in light of the Catholic Worldview.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The CWF program is open to students currently enrolled in undergraduate studies, including graduating seniors. Fellows spend the first three weeks of the program in Germany, staying at Schloss Wissen, while the last week of the fellowship takes place in and around Rome. CWF students receive three academic credits through the accreditation of Benedictine College.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179770 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179770 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_12-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Meet Jack Roach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack Roach is one of the students who attended the 2026 Fellowship Experience. When Jack first entered the program, he was hoping for more than just leadership training\u2014he was looking for an experience that would form him in his faith, surround him with others striving for the same ideals, and challenge him to grow in his ability and courage to live out his Catholic values in daily life. Seeking clarity on what it truly means to be a leader, one rooted in service and integrity, Jack hoped to be able to take that new understanding home with him, and carry it into every aspect of his life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack also prayed, before leaving for Germany, for something that he could offer up, a sacrifice that he could make throughout the trip to draw him closer to an encounter with Christ. His prayer was answered just a few days after his arrival when he was bitten by a spider, and by the time the group reached Italy, Jack could hardly walk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the CWF fellows made a visit to Castel Candolfo, where Pope Leo spent part of his summer, Jack had to use a wheelchair to avoid having to stand for hours in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Pope. This placed Jack, and his young brother, Warren, in a special section near the front of the crowd. After praying the Angelus, Pope Leo went down to greet those in that section, and Jack and Warren were able to shake his hand. \u201cIt was unforgettable, not because he is the first American pope, but because it felt like God had answered my prayer in an unexpected way. What began as a suffering turned into a moment of immense gratitude and grace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179766 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179766 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4-900x1200.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack\u2019s experience at CWF this past summer was unique and unforgettable, and not just because of the discomfort of the spider bite and the surprise of seeing Pope Leo up close. Spending the month in community, living and praying with peers who shared the same faith, created life-long friendships that shaped his experience. And, just as he had hoped, through the academic experience and spiritual accompaniment, Jack grew in his understanding on what it means to be a leader. \u201cThe month deepened my faith and taught me that true leadership is not about authority, but about modeling the way through service, humility, and joy.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2587c elementor-blockquote--skin-border elementor-widget elementor-widget-blockquote\" data-id=\"7b2587c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"blockquote.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"elementor-blockquote\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-blockquote__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\u201cIt gave me a stronger sense of responsibility to live intentionally, and to lead by example in every setting.\u201d\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-q-footer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<cite class=\"elementor-blockquote__author\">Jack Roach<\/cite>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5f8fbf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5f8fbf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And Jack knows that this experience is one that will have a lasting impact on all areas of his life, including his studies, his career plans, and especially his pursuit of rowing\u2014Jack competes as a Division I rower at the University of San Diego. \u201cI am especially excited to bring what I have learned back to my rowing team, and to do so alongside my brother, creating a culture of accountability and encouragement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally from Connecticut, Jack grew up in a large Catholic family with seven siblings. Currently, he is a junior at the University of San Diego, where he is studying finance and rows competitively. Jack plans to continue building on the formation he gained this summer in his studies in finance and ultimately in a career in law, with the goal of practicing in the area of medical malpractice. \u201cMy hope is to live out what I gained at CWF by defending human dignity, carrying my faith into every part of my life, and leading with courage and integrity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179765 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-179765 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5.jpg\" alt=\"Catholic Worldview Fellowship Article\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regnumchristi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/CWF-2025_5-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2026 Fellowship Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications are now open for the 2026 Fellowship Experience, which will be held June 26-July 23, 2026. To find out more information about Catholic Worldview Fellowship, visit their website at <a href=\"https:\/\/catholicworldview.com\/\">catholicworldview.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To find out more about Catholic Worldview Fellowship, visit their website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catholicworldview.com\/\">catholicworldview.com<\/a>\u00a0or email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:info@catholicworldview.com\">info@catholicworldview.com<\/a>\u00a0for more information, or start your application\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catholicworldview.com\/apply\/\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c799b7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6c799b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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