Overview

• Italian magazine Oggi and Vatican News published a previously unseen video message from Pope Francis recorded on January 8, prior to his hospital admission.
• In the video, Pope Francis stresses the importance of listening deeply to others before responding, a key theme of his teachings.
• The Pope highlights the wisdom of grandparents, encouraging young people to learn from their elders as a source of guidance and connection.
• The message was recorded during the 'Talleres de Escucha,' a meeting focused on fostering dialogue between youth and adults at Casa Santa Marta.
• The video’s release coincided with the Jubilee of Adolescents, where 200,000 young people gathered in St. Peter’s Square during the nine-day mourning period for Pope Francis.