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In the Piazza San Pietro's January edition, Pope Leo XIV responds to a Swiss catechist's struggle to involve families, stressing that hours spent on catechesis are never wasted and that the church should be measured by a sense of belonging and active participation, not attendance numbers, urging Christians to conversion together and witness to the Gospel.
The new model of catechesis sessions called Rise Up Encounters at the World Youth Day gathering in Lisbon received mixed reviews from pilgrims, with some complaints about miscommunications related to schedules and locations. The sessions, organized into more than 30 language groups, aimed to provide young people with an experience aligned with the ongoing synodal journey in the universal Church. Each day focused on a different theme, including integral ecology, social friendship, and mercy. While some participants found the sessions powerful and enjoyable, others expressed dissatisfaction with logistics and the outdoor venues.