Pope Leo XIV Tells Youth to "become instruments of his peace" and Warns of "endlessly scrolling" which Wastes "time that could be used for moments of silent prayer"
Pope Leo XIV Tells Youth to "become instruments of his peace" and Warns of "endlessly scrolling" which Wastes "time that could be used for moments of silent prayer"
Holy Father Leo XIV sent on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences, Summer 2026 - United States of America: Dear friends, I am happy to greet all of you as you gather in various locations for the Steubenville Summer Youth Conferences during the year that marks the fiftieth anniversary of these encounters. As you might know, this year we are also celebrating the eight-hundredth anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. Since this event is organized by the Franciscan University of Steubenville, I thought it would be fitting to reflect upon the message Saint Francis might have for young people today. I think that he could speak to us about many things, but especially authentic peace and perfect joy, for these themes were an important part of his life. If you had met Saint Francis on the streets of Assisi in the thirteenth century, he might have looked at you with a serene and loving smile, and said: “Pace e bene,” that is “Peace and all good.” T...
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