"Pope Francis Encourages Fearless Youth at World Youth Day"

Pope Francis addressed young Catholics at the closing Mass of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, urging them not to be afraid and assuring them that Jesus knows their hearts. The week-long event included prayer, Mass, music concerts, and cultural events, drawing hundreds of thousands of participants from around the world. The Pope made an appeal for peace in Ukraine and encouraged young people to be a sign of peace in the world.