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Pope Leo XIV Concludes Giubileo dei Giovani With Million-Strong Mass at Tor Vergata

During his final Mass at Tor Vergata, he expressed sorrow over two young pilgrims’ deaths, urging youth to pursue justice through solidarity, calling for prayers for peace in conflict zones.

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Overview

  • Over one million young Catholics attended the concluding Mass, with authorities reporting the gathering proceeded smoothly and only around fifty heat-related faintings.
  • The Pope mourned the deaths of 18-year-old Pascale Rafic and 20-year-old Maria, meeting with their companions and offering personal condolences in Vatican meetings.
  • He urged the youth to seek justice and embrace personal responsibility as foundations for building a more humane world.
  • Participants united in prayer for peace in Gaza, the Holy Land, Sudan and Libya, reflecting the event’s focus on global solidarity.
  • The week-long “Catholic Woodstock” atmosphere of music, dance and cultural exchange culminated with the Jubilee cross set to be passed to Korean hosts of World Youth Day 2027.