Pope Leo XIV Addresses Youth at the Jubilee Festival

• Pope Leo XIV addressed the youth at the Jubilee Festival
• Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims gathered in Rome
• The event became a culmination of the celebration of the Jubilee year

At the Jubilee Festival for youth in Rome, which took place on August 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV welcomed hundreds of thousands of young Catholics. This event became a culmination of the celebration of the Jubilee year, which attracted over 800,000 pilgrims from 146 countries. The Pope arrived at the event by helicopter, breaking through the crowd of attendees.

Leo XIV called on the youth to boldly make radical choices for the good, emphasizing the importance of friendship as a pathway to peace. He also stressed that the world needs missionaries of the Gospel, who are witnesses of justice and peace. The Pope mentioned two young people who died during the pandemic, one of whom, according to reports, died from cardiac arrest.

Throughout the week, young Catholics from around the world gathered in Rome, participating in various events, such as workshops and musical concerts. The event was titled "Catholic Youth Festival," as numerous musical groups performed at the event. It is expected that by the end of the celebration, the number of participants will reach 1 million.

Local residents of Rome, despite some inconveniences, were connected with a large gathering of people, witnessing youth who affirm that this testifies to the vitality of faith in the modern world.

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