More than a million young Catholics from around the world packed into the fields of Tor Vergata, just outside Rome, for an open-air Mass with Pope Leo XIV—the biggest turnout yet of his papacy. This event marked the high point of the weeklong Jubilee of Youth. Many had camped out overnight, eager to be part of the celebration and hear directly from the pontiff.

Pope Leo delivered a message that was both hopeful and challenging. He told the crowd that buying stuff, hoarding it, and chasing comfort won’t cut it. What really matters, he said, is what brings us closer to God and to one another. His call to action was simple: let your faith show, and help others. He urged the youth to prioritize compassion and solidarity over materialism.

In a world fraught with war and division, Leo didn’t m

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