Pope Leo XIV received a rock star welcome from over 800,000 young Catholics at a massive open-air prayer vigil in Rome, marking the Jubilee of Youth with music, prayer, and a sense of celebration, culminating in a night under the stars and a mass the next day.
Rome hosts a Jubilee of Youth with one million young pilgrims from 146 countries gathering at key sites like St. Peter’s Basilica, Circus Maximus, and Tor Vergata, symbolizing the connection between the city's historical and spiritual centers and its peripheries, emphasizing faith, hope, and community.
The Jubilee of Youth in Rome, from July 28 to August 3, aims to unite young people worldwide, including those from conflict zones, through diverse events, faith activities, and community building, symbolizing peace and global unity.