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Pope Leo XIV Urges Youth to Engage Authentically in Society

1/11/2026

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Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of young people from the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026.
He urged them to engage in politics and the Church with a "burning heart".
The Pope expressed sympathy for the victims of the recent fire in Switzerland.
He encouraged prayers for their families.
He concluded by urging the youth to commit to society and live authentically, warning against superficial connections.

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Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of young people from the Diocese of Rome at the Vatican on January 10, 2026.
He urged them to engage in politics and the Church with a "burning heart".
The Pope expressed sympathy for the victims of the recent fire in Switzerland.
He encouraged prayers for their families.
He concluded by urging the youth to commit to society and live authentically, warning against superficial connections.