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Maryland student gets opportunity to ask pope a question
Mia Smothers, youngest of five students selected, asked Pope Leo XIV about accepting God's mercy after mistakes, and the pope affirmed forgiveness when mercy is sought.
- Mia Smothers, Mercy High School freshman from the Archdiocese of Baltimore, was ONE of just FIVE students selected to speak with Pope Leo XIV at the National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov 21, 2025.
- Facing a personal challenge, Mercy High School freshman Mia Smothers said it’s been difficult to voice her mistakes, stepping forward to show faith to young Catholics at the conference.
- Pope Leo XIV replied to her question, saying `SERIOUSLY, MIA, I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR QUESTION.` and added `WHENEVER WE ASK FOR GOD'S MERCY, HE FORGIVES US.`
- The moment was broadcast to Smothers' home, where family and classmates watched on TV and were very proud, while organizers noted that having an audience with the pope is a rare honor.
- The exchange offered reassurance about mercy for young people, saying Mia Smothers hoped stepping forward would show her faith to others and encourage Catholic youth and peers, highlighting the concept of mercy and forgiveness.
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