Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics from around the world have converged on Rome for the Vatican's Jubilee of Youth, a major event of the Catholic Church's 2025 Holy Year. Pope Leo XIV has made several surprise appearances, energizing the crowds and urging them to be 'the salt of the earth' and 'missionaries wherever you go.' The week-long celebration features masses, cultural exchanges, and spiritual activities, with participants from over 146 countries. The event aims to foster hope, fraternity, and peace among youth, while also addressing contemporary challenges such as mental health and the search for meaning. Organizers expect up to one million pilgrims, making it one of the largest Catholic youth gatherings in recent years.
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