US EditionPope Leo XIV makes history in Indianapolis with the first digital visit to the United States
Pope Leo XIV addressed about 16,000 attendees virtually, discussing youth challenges like mental health and AI during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
- On Nov. 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV delivered a 45-minute virtual address at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, marking the first digital papal visit to the United States with 16,000 attendees.
- What began as an idea became reality when Pope Leo XIV accepted an invitation to join NCYC virtually, with Indianapolis hosting since 2011 and accessible within 24 hours to 70% of people.
- Five young Catholics asked questions about mental health, forgiveness, and ChatGPT, and `I could feel his presence just when he went on screen and everyone started standing up and cheering,` said Ezequiel Ponce, as Archbishop Charles Thompson welcomed attendees.
- The event immediately prompted in-person invitation offers as the Archbishop of Philadelphia invited Pope Leo XIV to visit, and organizers said NCYC 2025 was one for the record books.
- Pope Leo XIV framed young people as the path forward, telling NCYC attendees their voices, ideas and faith matter now while urging Eucharistic adoration, daily prayer and friendships rooted in faith.
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Teens who spoke with Pope Leo XIV reflect on the conversation
Teens Mia Smothers, Ezequiel Ponce, Micah Alcisto, Elise Wing, and Chris Pantelakis, and moderator Katie McGrady, right, take a “selfie” with Pope Leo XIV during a live digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 21, 2025. / Credit: Photo cou... [...]
Teens who spoke with Pope Leo XIV reflect on the conversation
Teens Mia Smothers, Ezequiel Ponce, Micah Alcisto, Elise Wing, and Chris Pantelakis, and moderator Katie McGrady, right, take a “selfie” with Pope Leo XIV during a live digital encounter at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 21, 2025. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Katie McGrady Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov 21, 2025 / 15:20 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV answered questions from five teenagers at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis during a live dig…
Leo XIV meets online with more than 15,000 teenagers gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and invites Catholic youth to grow up in Indiana.
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