Pope Leo Meets European Youth in Assisi Visit
- Pope Leo XIV urged about 2,500 young people in Assisi to become new saints, reject the culture of power, and build a world based on fraternity.
- He celebrated Mass at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, emphasizing St. Francis's example of radical humanity and following Christ.
- Thousands of young people from across Europe greeted Pope Leo XIV in Assisi during the event marking the 800th anniversary of St. Francis's death.
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Gratitude for papal visit to Assisi: 'Today we feel we are the Church'
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, a young man named Francesco asks the Holy Father to pray that they might never lack the courage to follow Christ. In Him, "no one is a stranger, no one is excluded." Read all
Pope Leo XIV was enthusiastically welcomed by thousands of young people during a visit to the Italian city of Assisi. On Thursday, in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli there, the Pontiff celebrated a mass commemorating the death of Saint Francis 800 years ago. Thousands of participants in a Catholic youth meeting from all over Europe cheered the head of the Catholic Church on his arrival. Francis of Assisi worked in the 13th century. The …
ASSISI (PERUGIA) (ITALPRESS) "Good morning to all of you, I am truly happy to be here with you" . Thus Pope Leo XIV opens his speech, meeting the young participants of the event GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026 in Assisi. "To Christians "continues" will be increasingly required to become peacemakers, within societies tempted to exploit religion in the opposition of identities. Being witnesses to Christ therefore remains fascinating and challeng…
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Pope Leo meets European youth in Assisi visit
Pope Leo XIV was cheered by thousands of young people Thursday before celebrating Mass in the Italian city of Assisi, which this year celebrates the 800th anniversary of St Francis' death.The US pontiff visited the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels, built around the small chapel where Francis of Assisi founded his eponymous order...
AGI - "Today Europe and the whole world seek new saints in you: dare believe in the word of the Gospel, become human with the freedom of Jesus Christ, embrace sister poverty!" Pope Leo returns to Assisi for the closing day of the event "GO! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026" which brought together more than 250 young people from all over the world, on the occasion of the Eighth Centenary of St. Francis of Assisi. The Pontiff urges the children to im…
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