Pope challenges world's youth to open hearts, welcome the Lord

Addressing more than a million young people gathered at St. Mark's Square for the World Youth Jubilee, Aug 2-3, in Tor Vergata, Pope Leo XIV reminded them of the need for openness. A sampling of his remarks:

"It is truly beautiful, especially at a young age, to open wide your hearts,

to allow him to enter and to set out on this adventure with him towards eternity."

"Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are. Do not settle for less.

You will then see the light of the Gospel growing every day, in you and around you."

To read more about Pope Leo's remarks, click here.

-- PEP