ROME — Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics poured into a vast field on Rome’s outskirts Saturday for the weekend highlight of the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year: an evening vigil, outdoor slumber party and morning Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV that marks his first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics.

It will be a weekend to highlight the Vatican’s 2025 Holy Year and marks Pope's first big encounter with the next generation of Catholics{ai:summary}Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics gathered in Rome for a vigil and outdoor slumber party as part of the Vatican's 2025 Holy Year celebrations. The event culminated in a morning Mass led by Pope Leo XIV, marking his first significant engagement with the youth. #religion

Half-million young Catholics in Rome awaiting Pope Leo XIV at Holy Year youth festival

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