Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, was a hit with many young people, with a style that put aside pre-prepared speeches to engage in a back and forth with big crowds and who took tough questions from them about loss of faith, abortion and sexual abuse.

Pope Leo XIV has urged over a million Catholic youths to spread their faith and enthusiasm as they return to 150 countries.

More than a million young Catholics gathered in Rome for a week of faith, reflection, and a call to build a peaceful world.