Elation as pope arrives by helicopter to open-air youth vigil in Rome

Hundreds of thousands of young pilgrims welcomed Pope Leo XIV at a “Jubilee of Youth” prayer vigil outside Rome, celebrating his arrival with cheers and excitement as they camped overnight for a Sunday mass. The event, likened to a Catholic “Woodstock,” saw attendees engage in music, prayer, and reflection amidst the backdrop of the pope’s inaugural papacy, marking a significant gathering for the Church’s youth.

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