By Currents News
Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance to the young people at the Jubilee of Youth.
Up to 120,000 people took part in the opening Mass of the Youth Jubilee — one of the most anticipated events of the year. Pope Leo’s presence was not expected until he decided to visit toward the end in the popemobile.
The pontiff went up to the altar to leave the crowd with these words: “Jesus tells us, ‘You are the salt of the earth, you are the lights of the world! And today, your voices, your enthusiasm, your shouts — which are all for Jesus Christ — will be heard to the ends of the earth!’ ”
He gave a final greeting in Italian and asked that his last message be echoed across the entire square:
“Let us hope that all of you will always be signs of hope in the world,” he said, “And our cry must also be for peace in the world. Let us all say: we want peace in the world. We want peace in the world. Let us pray for peace.”
Upon saying goodbye, he promised to see the young people again in Tor Vergata, at the Saturday night vigil.