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Pope Leo Stands With Youth in Gaza, Ukraine, Calls for Dialogue, Not War
ROME, ITALY, AUG 4 – Pope Leo XIV urged over 1 million young pilgrims to oppose materialism and promote peace, highlighting solidarity with youth in war-torn regions including Gaza, officials said.
- Pope Leo XIV brought the Youth Jubilee 2025 to a close with a large Mass held in Rome, which was attended by over one million young participants representing 146 nations.
- The event took place during the Holy Year 2025, initiated by the late Pope Francis, and aimed to inspire youth facing challenges like war and disconnection.
- During his homily, Pope Leo XIV encouraged young people to seek meaning beyond consumerism and showed solidarity with youth affected by conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and elsewhere.
- He urged participants to spread their enthusiasm and faith when returning home and formally invited them to the next World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, scheduled for August 3-8, 2027.
- The Jubilee highlighted a message of optimism, spiritual integrity, and harmony, urging a world marked by disparity to choose conversation over violence in resolving disputes.
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Pope Leo Stands With Youth in Gaza, Ukraine, Calls for Dialogue, Not War
Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing after the recitation of the Angelus at the end of Mass closing the Jubilee of Youth in Rome’s Tor Vergata neighborhood Aug. 3, 2025. The icon of “Salus Populi Romani” is displayed near the altar. (Photo: CNS/Lola Gomez) by Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a message of solidarity and peace, Pope Leo XIV said the Catholic Church stands with young people suffering in war-torn areas, including Gaza and Ukr…
Pope Encourages the Faithful to Aspire to Greatness
Pope Leo XIV drew the attention of the world in a bold homily Sunday that sought to inspire and comfort the more than 1 million people gathered in Rome for the Jubilee of Youth. “We are closer than ever to young people who suffer the most serious evils, which are caused by other human beings,” Pope Leo XIV said to the crowd, which was the largest he has personally addressed to date. The pope’s address drew crowds that included about 7,000 pries…
The Holy Father returns to the essentials at the closing Mass of the Jubilee of the Children. "You, a cascade of grace for the world and the Church, aspire to great things and walk joyfully in the footsteps of Christ." This was the message of Leo XIV to the million young people who came from all over the world...
Powerful Messages from Pope Leo XIV Youth Jubilee Closing in Rome 2025 - teleSUR English
Pope Leo XIV Youth Jubilee concluded in Rome with a global call to holiness, hope, and solidarity. Over 1 million youth attended the historic event at Tor Vergata. Related: Meet Pope Leo XIV: Former Cardinal Prevost’s Path to Papacy 7 Powerful Messages from Pope Leo XIV Youth Jubilee Closing in Rome 2025 In a moment of profound spiritual unity, Pope Leo XIV concluded the Youth Jubilee 2025 with a solemn and inspiring Mass at the Tor Vergata univ…
More than 800 young Belgians were present in Rome during this weekend's Jubilee. ...
In front of more than a million faithful from 146 countries, Pope Leo XIV closed this Sunday his massive Jubilee of Youth with an emotional Mass in the Roman esplanade of Tor Vergata and urged young people to "aspire for great things, for holiness, wherever they are. Do not settle for less." READ ALSO: President Maduro asks for support from Pope Leo XIV for children kidnapped by the U.S. government. During his homily, the Holy Father called not …
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