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Nearly One Million Youth Camp at Tor Vergata for Jubilee’s Final Mass

The Vatican maintains a massive security and medical operation to support pilgrims in the final stage of Pope Leon XIV’s first major youth gathering.

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El papa León XIV saluda a los jóvenes que participan en el Jubileo de la Juventud, en el campo de Tor Vergata en Roma, el domingo 3 de agosto de 2025. (AP Foto/Andrew Medichini)

Overview

  • Nearly one million young pilgrims from 146 countries remained overnight at Tor Vergata following Saturday’s vigil.
  • Pope Leon XIV framed friendship as a path to peace and urged attendees to become missionaries of justice and hope.
  • A force of 10,000 security and medical personnel continues to ensure safety and care at the campsite.
  • The Pope honored two young pilgrims who died—20-year-old María Cobo and 18-year-old Pascale Rafic—and led prayers for a hospitalized pilgrim at Bambino Gesù.
  • A closing Mass presided by Pope Leon XIV is set for 9:30 a.m. local time Sunday to conclude the weeklong Jubilee of the Youth.