During a Mass attended by over a million youths, Pope Leo XIV emphasized their potential to create a world of dialogue and peace. He expressed solidarity with young people affected by war in Gaza and Ukraine, affirming their suffering due to human actions. Leo inspired the participants to share their faith enthusiasm globally and encouraged aspirations for holiness. He set an appointment for their next gathering at World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea, in August 2027, highlighting the importance of their role as young Catholics in the church's future.
"We are closer than ever to young people who suffer the most serious evils, which are caused by other human beings. We are with the young people of Gaza. We are with the young people of Ukraine..."
"My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that a different world is possible. A world of fraternity and friendship, where conflicts are not resolved with weapons, but with dialogue."
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