Jubilee 2025 the pilgrims of hope

Holy Mass for the Youth The Holy Mass for young people was attended by more than one million youth from 146 countries, seven thousand priests, 450 bishops, and more than 850 journalists. The Holy Mass for the youth was attended by more than one million youth from 146 countries, seven thousand priests, 450 bishops, and more than 850 journalists. The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV – Closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth 2025 Pope Leo XIV invited the youth to continue being united with Jesus in building friendships rooted in prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, participation in the Holy Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He encouraged them to be witnesses of the Gospel of love, following the example of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis, lay faithful who will be canonized on September 7, 2025. On July 28, 2025, Pope Leo XIV launched the celebrations of the Jubilee of the Year 2025 of Christianity for Youth, calling on young people to be instruments, builders, and witnesses of peace and reconciliation. He stressed the importance of communication and testimony of faith as essential tools in building a world founded on unity and human fraternity. Pope Leo XIV reminded the youth that they are witnesses and pilgrims of hope and peace, saying: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” (Mt 5:13-16). Salt is a sign of God’s glory, holiness, mercy, and love which heals and restores human weakness. Therefore, young people are called and sent to be salt and light of the world through attractive witness and active faith. Youth should be light to the nations and salt of the earth, starting within their families — putting an end to domestic violence, abuse of women, and other injustices — so as to live as children of the light of the Risen Christ. Christians are called to be the light for all who walk in darkness and the shadow of death. Peace is built on truth, justice, love, and authentic freedom — the principles explained in Saint John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (Peace on Earth). Pope Leo XIV wants every parish to become a community of peace. Youth as Salt of the Earth and Light of the Nations (@Vatican Media) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is very important in the spiritual journey and inner conversion, which requires repentance and penance, so that ultimately one may acknowledge the holiness and mercy of God. Through this sacrament, believers receive forgiveness and peace after reconciling with God, neighbor, and creation. The main goal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is communion with God and the Church — the Body of Christ. In this “court of God’s mercy,” the faithful experience forgiveness, renewal, and strength to continue in holiness of life. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Hope, Pray for Us (ANSA) On August 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV led over one million youth in an overnight vigil at Tor Vergata Stadium in Rome, as part of the Jubilee of Youth. In his dialogue with young people, he touched on: Social friendship Courage in decision-making and vocational choices (marriage and family life, priesthood, and consecrated life). He urged youth to dedicate themselves to what is good, offering themselves in service to the poor and marginalized. Young people were encouraged to improve their lives through: The Word of God The Sacraments of the Church A life of prayer Eucharistic Adoration. Through these, they can truly encounter Christ in their life journey within the Church. The Pope reminded the youth to be witnesses of faith, joy, and courage, committed to building a world founded on human dignity, justice, and truth. He called them to seek truth with zeal, and to build social friendship as a path to peace. Closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth 2025 (@Vatican Media) On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over the Holy Mass to close the Jubilee of Youth. The Mass was attended by: Over one million young people from 146 countries 7,000 priests 450 bishops 850 media professionals He reminded them that the Eucharist is both a sacrament and a sacrifice of love from Christ, inviting young people to follow the journey of the disciples of Emmaus. Those disciples, walking in sadness and despair after Christ’s cruel death, failed to recognize Him at first. But their eyes were opened at the breaking of bread, and He vanished from their sight. They then said to one another: “Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us and explained the Scriptures?” (Lk 24:13-35). Holy Mass for the Youth The Holy Mass for young people was attended by more than one million youth from 146 countries, seven thousand priests, 450 bishops, and more than 850 journalists. The Holy Mass for the youth was attended by more than one million youth from 146 countries, seven thousand priests, 450 bishops, and more than 850 journalists. The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV – Closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth 2025 Pope Leo XIV invited the youth to continue being united with Jesus in building friendships rooted in prayer, Eucharistic Adoration, participation in the Holy Mass, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. He encouraged them to be witnesses of the Gospel of love, following the example of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati and Blessed Carlo Acutis, lay faithful who will be canonized on September 7, 2025. On July 28, 2025, Pope Leo XIV launched the celebrations of the Jubilee of the Year 2025 of Christianity for Youth, calling on young people to be instruments, builders, and witnesses of peace and reconciliation. He stressed the importance of communication and testimony of faith as essential tools in building a world founded on unity and human fraternity. Pope Leo XIV reminded the youth that they are witnesses and pilgrims of hope and peace, saying: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” (Mt 5:13-16). Salt is a sign of God’s glory, holiness, mercy, and love which heals and restores human weakness. Therefore, young people are called and sent to be salt and light of the world through attractive witness and active faith. Youth should be light to the nations and salt of the earth, starting within their families — putting an end to domestic violence, abuse of women, and other injustices — so as to live as children of the light of the Risen Christ. Christians are called to be the light for all who walk in darkness and the shadow of death. Peace is built on truth, justice, love, and authentic freedom — the principles explained in Saint John XXIII’s encyclical “Pacem in Terris” (Peace on Earth). Pope Leo XIV wants every parish to become a community of peace. Youth as Salt of the Earth and Light of the Nations (@Vatican Media) The Sacrament of Reconciliation is very important in the spiritual journey and inner conversion, which requires repentance and penance, so that ultimately one may acknowledge the holiness and mercy of God. Through this sacrament, believers receive forgiveness and peace after reconciling with God, neighbor, and creation. The main goal of the Sacrament of Reconciliation is communion with God and the Church — the Body of Christ. In this “court of God’s mercy,” the faithful experience forgiveness, renewal, and strength to continue in holiness of life. Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Hope, Pray for Us (ANSA) On August 2, 2025, Pope Leo XIV led over one million youth in an overnight vigil at Tor Vergata Stadium in Rome, as part of the Jubilee of Youth. In his dialogue with young people, he touched on: Social friendship Courage in decision-making and vocational choices (marriage and family life, priesthood, and consecrated life). He urged youth to dedicate themselves to what is good, offering themselves in service to the poor and marginalized. Young people were encouraged to improve their lives through: The Word of God The Sacraments of the Church A life of prayer Eucharistic Adoration. Through these, they can truly encounter Christ in their life journey within the Church. The Pope reminded the youth to be witnesses of faith, joy, and courage, committed to building a world founded on human dignity, justice, and truth. He called them to seek truth with zeal, and to build social friendship as a path to peace. Closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth 2025 (@Vatican Media) On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Pope Leo XIV presided over the Holy Mass to close the Jubilee of Youth. The Mass was attended by: Over one million young people from 146 countries 7,000 priests 450 bishops 850 media professionals He reminded them that the Eucharist is both a sacrament and a sacrifice of love from Christ, inviting young people to follow the journey of the disciples of Emmaus. Those disciples, walking in sadness and despair after Christ’s cruel death, failed to recognize Him at first. But their eyes were opened at the breaking of bread, and He vanished from their sight. They then said to one another: “Were not our hearts burning within us while He spoke to us and explained the Scriptures?” (Lk 24:13-35).