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Pope Leo tells 1 million Catholic youths they are sign 'different world is possible'

Pope Leo tells 1 million Catholic youths they are sign 'different world is possible'

Summary

Pope Leo XIV spoke to over a million young Catholic attendees at the Youths Jubilee in Rome, expressing that they symbolize a world where peace is achieved through dialogue, not conflict. He highlighted the struggles of youths in war-torn areas and encouraged participants to share their faith and work towards positive change. The event was part of a Holy Year pilgrimage, with the next major gathering set for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul.

Key Facts

  • Pope Leo XIV addressed over 1 million young Catholics at the Youths Jubilee in Rome.
  • He described the attendees as symbols for a world where peace is achieved through dialogue.
  • He mentioned the struggles of youths from Gaza and Ukraine, affected by war.
  • The event is part of a Holy Year pilgrimage involving 32 million expected participants.
  • Over 7,000 priests and 450 bishops also attended the gathering.
  • Pope Leo encouraged youths to aspire to holiness and spread their faith globally.
  • The next significant Catholic youth event will be World Youth Day in 2027 in Seoul.
  • Two young people who traveled to Rome for the event passed away; one due to cardiac arrest.
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