Pope Leo Unites Over a Million Youth in Rome Gathering

Pope Leo addressed over a million young Catholics on the outskirts of Rome, urging them to spread their faith and build a world of fraternity. He condemned ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, imploring the youth to seek peace through dialogue rather than weapons.

Pope Leo marked the largest event of his nearly three-month tenure with a historic gathering on Rome's outskirts, where over a million young Catholics united to hear his message of faith and hope.

He urged the vibrant crowd, adorned in colorful t-shirts and waving national flags, to spread their religious fervor and a message of peace and community.

Addressing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, Leo called on the youth to be agents of change, promoting dialogue over violence, and highlighted the church’s global reach and resilience amid challenges in Europe.