Pope Leo XIV urges 400,000 youth in Madrid to embrace authentic humanity and reject indifference
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Claire Giangravè
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Summary
Pope Leo XIV addressed over 400,000 young people in Madrid, urging them to reject indifference, violence, and superficiality. He called on youth to be "sparks of a new humanity" and to embrace authentic human connection, justice, and honesty in a world marked by war and fake relationships.
Key quotes
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This is precisely the mission I entrust to you: that you be human. Yes, be human: men and women of flesh and blood!
Leo encouraged young people to cast aside appearances, to seek justice and to live an honest life.
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