Pope Leo XIV attracted over 800,000 young pilgrims from 146 countries during a Jubilee of Youth open-air prayer vigil in Rome. Attendees cheered and cried as the pope arrived by helicopter. The atmosphere shifted from excitement to solemnity as the pope, carrying a large wood cross, addressed the crowd. Many pilgrims planned to camp overnight for a Sunday mass, which was the climax of the youth pilgrimage during the church's Jubilee holy year. French pilgrim Julie Mortier expressed her joy regarding the experience, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims gathered at an open-air prayer vigil in Rome, celebrating the presence of Pope Leo XIV who arrived by helicopter.
Over 800,000 young believers from 146 countries participated in the Jubilee of Youth, with attendance potentially reaching 1 million.
The atmosphere transitioned from joyful celebrations to a contemplative mood as Pope Leo XIV addressed the crowd, carrying a large wood cross.
Attendees expressed their excitement and joy at the chance to see the pope, indicating the moment's significance as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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