World · Latin America · 18 hrs ago
Pope Leo urges young people to choose justice, family and service
At a prayer vigil in Montevideo, Pope Leo spoke to young people at the historic Centenario Stadium.
He urged them to marry and form families, saying they should not fear lifelong commitment or having children.
He also encouraged anyone who feels called to priesthood or consecrated life not to ignore that calling out of fear.
Leo said young people should choose justice and honesty even at a cost.
He urged them to forgive when it feels like a defeat and to put others ahead of themselves.
His message was that serving others may mean giving up time and comfort.
Pope Leo urged young people to pursue justice and honesty even when doing so carries a cost.
He encouraged them to marry and form families, and told couples to welcome children despite pressure to see them as a burden.
He said those who feel called to the priesthood or consecrated life should not ignore that calling out of fear of losing other options.
He also urged young people to forgive, put others first and give their time, money and comfort in service to others.
He spoke at a prayer vigil at Montevideo’s Centenario Stadium.
- Who
- Pope Leo addressed young people.
- What
- He urged them to choose justice, family, religious vocations, forgiveness and service to others.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- The Centenario Stadium in Montevideo.
- Why
- He urged young people to make these choices even when they involve sacrifice.
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- Venue
- Centenario Stadium, Montevideo
- Event
- Prayer vigil
- Speaker
- Pope Leo
- Main call
- Choose justice and honesty even when they carry a cost
What people are saying
When being just and honest has a price, pay it.
Do not be afraid of forever!
When forgiving seems like a defeat, forgive.
When everyone tells you to think of yourselves first, do not be afraid to make yourselves last.