Pope Leo to Celebrate Mass in Assisi
Pope Leo celebrated a Mass for the Franciscan Youth Meeting at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi. During this gathering, he emphasized that the title—Go!—represents a mission, sending young people onto…
Pope Leo celebrated a Mass for the Franciscan Youth Meeting at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels in Assisi. During this gathering, he emphasized that the title—Go!—represents a mission, sending young people onto paths for which there are no maps, as they learn to listen to their hearts, obey the Spirit, and follow the Risen Lord who has gone before them.
The choice of Assisi underscores the importance of engaging young minds with the ideals of compassion and service that these saints embodied.
This event reflects a continuing commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of young people in the Church, fostering an environment where they can grow in faith and leadership. The Mass at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels serves not only as a religious observance but also as a unifying moment for young believers to gather and reflect on their paths as future leaders in faith.
Pope Leo also reminded attendees that all of this must be accomplished without keeping a distance “from the wounds of the Lord,” quoting his predecessor Pope Francis from Evangelii gaudium, in which he stresses that “Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others. He expects us to stop looking for those personal or communal niches that allow us to keep our distance from the heart of human suffering.”
